Stellantis

Product Quality Engineer

Stellantis • $75K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google-based programs.
  • Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Skilled in problem solving tools with proven ability to coach and mentor others.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities for diverse audiences from executives to plant staff.
  • Demonstrates self-motivation, adaptability to fast-paced and off-shift work environments.
  • Preferred experience includes an advanced degree, automotive assembly/manufacturing background, design and testing expertise, union environment experience, and reactive problem solving certifications (e.g., Green/Black Belt).

Responsibilities

  • Support corporate quality objectives by communicating customer demands across teams.
  • Provide technical leadership and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives.
  • Direct both skilled and non-skilled trades in product testing and evaluation.
  • Collaborate with internal and external resources to sustain strong customer relationships and meet program schedules.
  • Apply advanced problem-solving to identify risks, resolve production deficiencies, and develop risk mitigation plans.
  • Oversee the interpretation of engineering designs and ensure compliance of rework/repair processes with standards.
  • Exercise authority to halt or resume product activities when quality issues arise and lead FMEA and control plan development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to play a key role in transformational automotive quality improvement at a leading assembly plant.
Full Job Description
The Quality organization is currently seeking a solutions-oriented Product Quality Engineer (PQE) to join the Quality team at Warren Truck Assembly Plant (WTAP) in Warren, Michigan. This position will be concentrated in the field of Mechanical Engineering and will be involved in working with various commodities within the entire vehicle architecture. This position offers the selected candidate an opportunity to be an integral part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape.

The PQE will report to the Product Quality Engineering Lead and will lead all quality systems/programs, provide technical expertise to hourly and manufacturing salary personnel at the WTAP facility and collaborate with Plant Manufacturing and Engineering operations, and champion Stellantis' Quality improvement efforts across all functional areas. The PQE will apply advanced problem solving and engineering knowledge to identify risks and create risk mitigation plans to resolve production and quality system deficiencies. The selected candidate will oversee and review project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle ensuring the product meets or exceeds customers' needs and expectations.

Specific responsibilities include:
  • Support Corporate Quality objectives/deliverables and communicate customer demands to all groups involved to ensure organizational success
  • Provide expert technical leadership in coordinating and directing cross functional teams in the application of quality initiatives
  • Provide clear direction to skilled and non-skilled trades in the operation of product testing and evaluation to generate necessary quality test data
  • Collaborate and lead internal and external resources to maintain strong customer relationships with dedication to the program schedule
  • Protect product design intent and function while assisting with identification and solutions of manufacturing constraints
  • Deliver statistical analysis of data on competition, customer direction, product performance, employee performance and perception of the customer to the manufacturing team members
  • Provide technical direction to employees regarding root cause analysis, issue resolution and establish corrective actions serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the manufacturing facility
  • Interpret released engineering designs, specifications, materials and standards for hourly and salary personnel
  • Engineer process variation reduction
  • Employ advanced problem-solving expertise to correct unfavorable variances and communicate alternative measures to mitigate engineering, timing and/or financial issues
  • Empowered (hold authority) to cease and commence product related activities in relation to quality related issues
  • Lead teams to identify risks/hazards associated with product designs, processes, applications, applying lessons learned, and assist in the generation of FMEA's and associated Control Plans
  • Provide supervision necessary to perform, administer or direct rework/repair methods and processes in compliance with engineering standards


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in the fields of Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited university (other Engineering degrees, in combination with relevant experience may be considered)
  • Well-versed in Excel, PowerPoint and Google based programs
  • Effective presentation/public speaking skills
  • Experienced with problem solving tools
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and teach others
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to communicate details from executive level to plant staff level
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work off shift hours as necessary
  • Self-motivated and directed

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced Degree
  • 3+ years of experience with automotive assembly, manufacturing
  • Experience in design, testing and assembly
  • Previous experience working in a union environment
  • Background in Green or Black Belt Certification in reactive problem solving
  • Previous applicable work experience

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.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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