Stellantis

Quality and War Room Manager - Engines

Stellantis • $100K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • 7 years of experience in engines, powertrain development, or quality engineering
  • Proven experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
  • Strong understanding of engine design, validation, and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead root cause analysis efforts for quality issues across engineering and manufacturing teams
  • Collaborate with engineering and validation teams to ensure quality targets are met
  • Lead the Quality War Room to enhance communication and drive results
  • Monitor and report on quality metrics and improvement status to leadership
  • Support quality reviews and audits in alignment with development processes
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality systems
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Six Sigma
  • Interface with suppliers to address quality concerns and assure robust quality control

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
  • Exposure to executive leadership in quality reporting
Full Job Description
The Candidate is responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration to resolve open quality issues related to engines. This role focuses on root cause analysis, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle and will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and validation teams to ensure robust solutions are developed and sustainable.

The Candidate will:
  • Lead root cause analysis efforts for open engine quality issues, coordinating across meta-functions including engineering, manufacturing, validation, and supplier quality
  • Collaborate with Design System Engineers (DSEs), Release Engineers (DREs), and validation teams to ensure quality targets are met throughout development and production
  • Lead the Quality War Room used to foster open communication and drive faster results to improve quality
  • Monitor and report on quality metrics, trends, and issue resolution status to executive leadership
  • Support and lead quality reviews, audits, and technical evaluations in alignment with the Propulsion System Development Process (PDSP)
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and internal quality systems
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Six Sigma
  • Interface with suppliers to address incoming quality concerns and ensure robust supplier quality assurance
  • Manage documentation related to quality investigations, test results, and resolution plans
  • Train and mentor cross-functional teams on quality tools, standards, and best practices


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering or related degree field
  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • 7 years of experience in engines, powertrain development, or quality engineering
  • Proven experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)
  • Strong understanding of engine design, validation, and manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Business or Quality Management
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, and warranty analysis in the automotive sector
  • Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools
  • Action-oriented and organized
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and drive resolution
  • Customer-focused with a continuous improvement attitude

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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