Core Quality Engineer for Engines Propulsion Quality

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Core Quality Engineer for Engines Propulsion Quality is responsible for deploying quality policies and achieving product quality targets for engines, both under development and in mass production, to meet and exceed customer expectations. The role covers design-related quality from program approval through end of production and supports quality across new programs and regions. The engineer leads global efforts to define and improve propulsion systems processes, conducts design assessments, monitors quality KPIs, and applies a systemic approach to quality improvement by analyzing propulsion systems interactions. The role also drives engineering analysis of field concerns, manages assigned engine issues through closure, supports warranty items and emerging issues, reviews and approves engineering-related repair and service procedures, leads internal and external project-team meetings, and reports regularly to propulsion systems and quality management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or control systems engineering.
At least 8 years of automotive experience with knowledge of propulsion systems in product development, manufacturing, or quality.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality tools, methods, and processes to drive continuous product improvement in the automotive industry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, such as Shainin Red X, Lean, or DFSS.
Ability to work under pressure, stay organized, and consistently meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and a professional, positive attitude; ability to lead and work with a global development team and present to a global executive team.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Domestic and international travel is possible.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in quality management or engineering.
Knowledge of internal combustion engines.
Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification.
Shainin Red X certification.
At least 5 years of automotive experience in propulsion systems.
At least 5 years of design and release experience in electrified propulsion, electromechanical systems, or gear drives.
At least 5 years of quality management experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure design-related quality for engine development and production from program approval through end of production.
Lead global efforts to define and improve propulsion systems processes related to engines.
Lead design assessments and track quality KPIs across the engines perimeter, new programs, and regions.
Manage a systemic approach to quality improvements by analyzing propulsion systems interactions.
Drive in-depth engineering analysis to address field concerns.
Manage assigned engine issues and direct them to closure.
Interface with Quality to support warranty items and emerging issues.
Review and approve engineering-related repair and service procedures.
Organize and lead internal and external project-team meetings.
Report regularly to propulsion systems and quality management.