Stellantis

Vehicle Quality Launch Manager

Stellantis • $100K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of automotive quality experience
  • Experience in Engineering Department, Vehicle Plant, or Project team
  • Ability to lead Engineering team for timely product changes
  • Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High proficiency in English

Responsibilities

  • Lead Quality Convergence activities during industrialization
  • Facilitate early integration of Lessons Learned in co-design phase
  • Coordinate with teams to identify and resolve issues early
  • Define and implement Quality Shop standards before X1 phase
  • Ensure validation and deployment of new vehicle processes
  • Lead training for Quality Shop teams to ensure autonomy by X3
  • Manage launch activities from X1 to X3, ensuring readiness

Benefits

  • Support for team development and upskilling
  • Collaborative work with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional autonomy and leadership
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Full Job Description
The Quality Shop Launch Manager prepares, develops, and guides the Plant Quality Team in mastering new vehicle programs and achieving all Quality Launch Targets. The role ensures robust convergence of product quality during industrialization, drives readiness of Quality Shop processes and standards, and leads the transfer of activities to the Mass Production Quality Shop Team.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Launch Preparation & Quality Convergence
    • Lead Quality Convergence activities throughout the industrial phase.
    • Facilitate Lessons Learned integration early in the co-design phase.
    • Coordinate with Program Quality teams and Engineering to identify issues early and drive resolution.
  • Process & Standards Development
    • Define, update, and implement Quality Shop control and rework standards prior to X1 phase.
    • Ensure new vehicle processes and checks are validated and deployed.
  • Team Capability & Training
    • Lead training programs for Quality Shop teams to achieve autonomy and mastery by X3.
    • Support development and upskilling of Quality personnel.
  • Launch Activity Ownership & Handover
    • Manage launch activity ownership from X1 to X3.
    • Oversee readiness and resource alignment.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
    • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Program Quality, Engineering, and global networks.
  • Key Decisions & Leadership
    • Manage Quality Launch Team staffing, training, and budget.
    • Assess plant quality readiness at milestones.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of related automotive quality experience
  • Previous experience in an Engineering Department, Vehicle Plant or Project team
  • Ability to lead an Engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on time
  • Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal from Executive meetings to the Shop Floor
  • Self-motivated and directed
  • Ability to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projects
  • High proficiency in verbal and written English

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced Degree
  • Reactive Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • Previous experience working in Manufacturing and a union environment
  • Knowledge of Stellantis systems: CQI, WIS, QNA, PFS, FIS, GIMS, Palantir, etc.
  • Stellantis Production Way (SPW) & World Class Manufacturing (WCM) 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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