Platform Project Quality Manager

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Project Quality Manager leads and achieves quality objectives for LP1 programs within the Platform organization. The role is accountable for delivering quality targets and executing disciplined quality processes from concept development through mass production. It leads cross-functional issue resolution, project readiness, and customer satisfaction efforts, while representing the Voice of the Customer to platform teams and building internal and external partnerships to deliver a high-quality product.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
10+ years of automotive experience, preferably in a plant quality environment.
Broad quality knowledge, including KPI scorecards and deliverables at milestones, and issue tracking and closure processes.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present ideas and concepts successfully to all levels of management.
Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Ability to productively manage change.
Strong program management and cross-functional team leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Engineering.
Science or physics background with fundamental knowledge of vehicle system interaction and integration.
Experience supporting vehicle launches or major platform refreshes, especially on platform components.
Working knowledge of DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Ensure customer quality objectives are achieved for assigned vehicle programs from concept through mass production.
Consolidate and present quality performance summaries and KPI forecasts across program milestones.
Lead cross-functional engineering teams to identify, analyze, and resolve design and manufacturing issues identified in the field or plant.
Drive execution of APQP and TKO readiness activities across extended functional teams.
Initiate and manage yard holds, campaigns, and retrofit/rework activities, including spare parts coordination.
Ensure quality deliverables are met for modifications to vehicles in mass production.
Provide quality advice regarding proposed technical modifications.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action implementation during development and launch.
Follow up on product and process results, including APQP, and establish preventive and corrective actions needed to meet quality deliverables.
Build strong internal and external partnerships to align teams, drive commitment, and deliver a premier product to consumers.
Represent the Voice of the Customer to platform teams.
Drive team success and execution excellence by clarifying expectations, removing barriers, and minimizing cross-functional friction.
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering a high-quality customer product.