Senior Quality Lead – Propulsion Controls & Calibration

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Auburn, Alabama, is seeking a Core Quality Manager for Controls and Calibration in Propulsion Systems to ensure deployment of quality policies and achieve targets on PVPC and PCAL.

You will lead global design quality efforts, drive KPIs, review validation, and partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve field issues and improve propulsion system performance.

A strong engineering background, 5+ years automotive experience, and expertise in quality tools are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive experience with knowledge of propulsion systems in product development, manufacturing or quality.
• Track record of powertrain design and release or testing and validation experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality tools, methods, processes to drive continuous product improvements in the automotive industry.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills (e.g. Shainin Red X, Lean, DFSS).
• Excellent communication skills with professional and positive attitude, ability to lead and work with a global development team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design related quality for development and production of PVPC and PCAL from program approval to end of production.
• Lead global efforts for defining and improving propulsion systems processes related to PVPC and PCAL.
• Lead design quality assessments and follow quality KPIs for the PVPC and PCAL perimeter across new programs and regions.
• Manage a systemic approach for quality improvements analyzing propulsion systems interactions.
• Drive deep dive Controls and Calibration analysis to address field concerns.
• Manage PVPC and PCAL assigned issues (GIMs/ S2IRIUS) and direct them to closure
• Interface with Customer Experience, supporting warranty items and emerging issues
• Review and approve process and requirements for validation, with focus on quality aspects.
• Review and approve Controls and Calibration related repair & service procedures.
• Organize and lead internal and external project team quality meetings.
• Regular reporting to propulsion systems and quality management.

Skills

Automotive experience

Propulsion systems knowledge

Quality tools & DFSS

Shainin Red X

Lean

Problem solving

Communication skills

Global teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related degree

Master’s degree or higher in quality management or an engineering discipline

Job description

Stellantis Auburn, Alabama, is seeking a Core Quality Manager for Controls and Calibration in Propulsion Systems to ensure deployment of quality policies and achieve targets on PVPC and PCAL.

You will lead global design quality efforts, drive KPIs, review validation, and partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve field issues and improve propulsion system performance.

A strong engineering background, 5+ years automotive experience, and expertise in quality tools are required.