Stellantis

Supplier Quality Engineer-Interior

Stellantis • $80K — $110K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive, or similar) from an ABET accredited program
  • 5+ years in automotive engineering or supplier quality
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Experience leading supplier meetings
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
  • Creative problem-solving mindset
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% in the USA and Canada

Responsibilities

  • Perform audits on supplier quality systems and processes
  • Drive continuous improvement with suppliers
  • Initiate corrective actions and follow through
  • Lead launch teams and coordinate APQP/PPAP deliverables
  • Educate suppliers on Stellantis systems
  • Support supplier APQP and PPAP to ensure deliverables
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Suppliers to resolve discrepancies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
Full Job Description
The Interior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for managing different supplier locations and parts to ensure high quality products are produced and transported to Stellantis Assembly Plants. The engineer will provide on-site launch support to suppliers' facilities to ensure launch readiness as required, leading up to and including program launch. They will also be responsible for managing post launch continuous improvement activities and to provide on-site support at Stellantis assembly plants as required. The Engineer will also be responsible for working cross functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure proper designs, suppliers and manufacturing processes are selected.

Within our Supplier Quality Engineering role, we ask that our engineer's drive change within both plant manufacturing and component suppliers to resolve complex component issues. It is the engineer's responsibility to ensure component suppliers' processes are robust and capable to stay on track and manage key component quality milestones. Overall, the engineer will lead all problem-solving activities with internal and external organizations, manage warranty with their suppliers, and ensure best practices/lessons learned are applied across the several different vehicle programs.

Typical job responsibilities for the Interior Supplier Quality Engineer may include the following:
  • Perform supplier quality systems and process audits and lead Supplier Improvement/Development Programs
  • Establish close relationships with assigned suppliers and actively drive continuous improvement activities
  • Initiate and follow-up on corrective actions and verify effectiveness on-site
  • Participation in launch teams, lead and coordinate APQP/PPAP deliverables for purchased components within supplier quality group
  • Assist in educating suppliers on Stellantis systems and requirements
  • Lead and support supplier APQP and PPAP activities to ensure all deliverables are being fulfilled
  • Work with Engineering and Supplier Organizations to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications and evaluate cost reduction opportunities


Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive (or similar) Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent program
  • 5 years or more of work experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality areas
  • Proficient interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment
  • Comfortable leading and directing supplier meetings
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
  • Creative problem-solving ability and results orientated approach
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office
  • Ability to travel within the USA and Canada (up to 40% travel may be required from time to time)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Program management skills/experience
  • Green Belt, Black Belt certification
  • Quality certification

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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