Vehicle Process Engineering Leader: PFMEA & Launch Readiness

Stellantis Financial Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services seeks a Manager, Vehicle Process Engineering to lead the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for safe, high-quality vehicle production. You will own PFMEA, launch readiness, and lead a team of process engineers to deliver robust processes and flawless product launches.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of APQP/PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, and hands-on oversight of process validation, with a focus on safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in automotive/vehicle manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Proven experience leading PFMEA development and governance.
• Experience supporting vehicle launches and Start of Production (SOP).
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, and AIAG/VDA Core Tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead PFMEA development and governance for vehicle assembly processes.
• Own station launch readiness and manage launch plans prior to Start of Production.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Drive continuous improvement of PFMEA methodology using AIAG and VDA standards.
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews, process validation activities, and production trials.
• Ensure stations meet cycle time, ergonomic, safety, quality, and throughput requirements.
• Support Design for Manufacturability reviews during vehicle development.

Skills

PFMEA leadership

APQP/PPAP

Lean Six Sigma

Launch readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem-solving

Quality assurance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

AIAG/VDA Core Tools

MES systems

Engineering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stellantis Financial Services seeks a Manager, Vehicle Process Engineering to lead the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for safe, high-quality vehicle production. You will own PFMEA, launch readiness, and lead a team of process engineers to deliver robust processes and flawless product launches.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of APQP/PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, and hands-on oversight of process validation, with a focus on safety, quality,