Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
10+ years of automotive experience, preferably in a plant quality environment
Broad quality knowledge including KPI scorecards and issue tracking
Excellent communication skills for presenting ideas to management
Strong relationship-building skills in cross-functional teams
Ability to manage change effectively
Strong program management and leadership skills
Responsibilities
Ensure customer quality objectives are met from concept through mass production
Consolidate and present quality performance summaries and KPI forecasts
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve design and manufacturing issues
Drive execution of APQP and TKO readiness activities
Manage yard holds, campaigns, and retrofit/rework activities
Ensure quality deliverables for vehicle modifications in mass production
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Benefits
Opportunity to lead quality initiatives in a dynamic automotive environment
Engagement with cross-functional teams to drive product excellence
Chance to represent the 'Voice of the Customer' in platform teams
Development of strong partnerships internally and externally
Focus on continuous improvement and change management
Full Job Description
The Project Quality Manager is responsible for leading and achieving quality objectives for LP1 programs within the Platform organization. This role is accountable for driving quality target delivery and executing disciplined quality processes from concept development through mass production, while leading cross-functional issue resolution, project readiness, and customer satisfaction efforts.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Ensure customer quality objectives are achieved for assigned vehicle programs from concept through mass production.
Consolidate and present quality performance summaries and KPI forecasts across program milestones.
Lead cross-functional engineering teams to identify, analyze, and resolve design and manufacturing issues identified in the field or plant.
Drive successful execution of APQP and TKO readiness activities across extended functional teams.
Initiate and manage yard holds, campaigns, and retrofit/rework activities, including spare parts coordination.
Ensure quality deliverables are met on modifications done for the vehicle(s) in mass production
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation during development and launch.
Manage the follow-up of the results (product/process including APQP) and set up the preventive and corrective actions necessary to respect quality deliverables
Establish strong partnerships both internally and externally to align teams, drive commitment, and deliver a premier product to the consumer.
Represent the "Voice of the Customer" to the platform teams
Drive team success and execution excellence by clarifying expectations, removing barriers, and minimizing cross-functional friction.
Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering a high quality customer product.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
10+ years of automotive experience, preferably in a plant quality environment
Broad quality knowledge including KPI scorecards/deliverables at milestones and issue tracking/closure process
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas and concepts successfully to all levels of management
Excellent relationship building skills with ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to productively manage change
Strong program management and cross-functional team leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science in Engineering
Science/physics background with fundamental knowledge of vehicle system interaction/integration
Experience supporting vehicle launches or major platform refreshes, especially on platform components
Working knowledge of DFSS
Green Belt, Black Belt
About Stellantis
Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
