Core Quality Manager for Transmission and Driveline
About The Position
The Core Quality Manager for Transmission and Driveline guarantees deployment of quality policies and achievement of product quality targets for products under development and in mass production across the Transmission, Driveline, and Electric Drive Systems perimeter. The role is responsible for design-related quality from program approval through end of production, and leads global efforts to define and improve propulsion systems processes. The potential perimeter includes transmissions and gearboxes, transfer cases, driveshafts, halfshafts, axle and wheel disconnects, electric motors, electric drive modules, power inverters, DC/DC converters, charging systems, supplier-provided software, coordination with Stellantis-developed software, controls, and calibration. The manager tracks development KPIs and reports them during project reviews, captures lessons learned for use across new programs and regions, and manages systemic quality improvement by analyzing propulsion system interactions. The role also drives engineering deep dives to address field concerns, manages risks and issues through closure, interfaces with Quality on warranty items and emerging issues, and organizes and leads internal and external project team meetings. Regular reporting to propulsion systems and quality management is required. Domestic and international travel is possible.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, control systems engineering, or a related technical field.
- 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.
- Ability to present to a global executive team.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or higher in quality management or engineering.
- Demonstrated Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification.
- Demonstrated Shainin Red X certification.
- At least 5 years of automotive experience in propulsion systems.
- At least 5 years of quality management experience.
- Fluency in English; basic understanding of French, Italian, or German is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Ensure deployment of quality policies and achievement of product quality targets for products in development and mass production.
- Manage design-related quality for Transmissions, Driveline, and Electric Drive Systems from program approval through end of production.
- Lead global efforts to define and improve propulsion systems processes within the role's perimeter.
- Track development KPIs and report them during project reviews.
- Capture lessons learned for application across new programs and regions.
- Manage systemic quality improvements by analyzing propulsion system interactions.
- Drive in-depth engineering analysis to address field concerns.
- Manage risks and issues and direct them to closure.
- Interface with Quality to support warranty items and emerging issues.
- Organize and lead internal and external project team meetings.
- Report regularly to propulsion systems and quality management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
