PMO Quality Specialist
About The Position
The North America Cross Car Line organization is seeking a solutions-oriented Project Quality Manager Specialist for the Top Hat, Platform and Modules team at Stellantis’ US Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The role develops and executes standardization of manufacturing quality enablers and identifies and resolves vehicle quality issues. It calls for broad knowledge of automotive engineering, manufacturing, and quality, along with cross-functional leadership, strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be hands-on, proactive, creative in problem solving, confident in presenting and promoting solutions, and demonstrate unquestioned integrity. The specialist analyzes quality issues and data, manages engineering changes with cross-functional teams, and evaluates product or process changes before full implementation. The role is also the point of contact for engineering quality and product-related incidents, and is responsible for delivering third-party quality metrics. The specialist represents the Voice of the Customer to platform teams, builds internal and external partnerships, and helps teams deliver a premier product to consumers. The position requires planning and prioritizing multiple projects, influencing without direct authority, and translating ideas into actions that produce results.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related degree field.
- At least 8 years of experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work with people at all organizational levels.
- Ability to collect and synthesize data into meaningful information and communicate it clearly across the organization.
- Self-directed and team-oriented, with demonstrated planning and problem-solving skills.
- Experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software.
- Proven record of developing and executing standardization.
- Experience with cross-functional responsibilities in a lean organization.
- Broad knowledge of automotive engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science degree.
- Assertive and ambitious nature.
- Results-oriented approach.
- Motivation to learn new principles and ideas and enthusiasm for applying them.
- Motivation to make a positive impact on the work environment and product quality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute standardization of manufacturing quality enablers.
- Perform root cause analysis of quality issues using advanced problem-solving tools such as Kepner-Tregoe, Shainin Red X, and Design of Experiments.
- Recommend and implement cost-effective, permanent corrective actions.
- Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators and identify opportunities.
- Manage engineering changes with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution.
- Conduct product evaluation tests to confirm the robustness of product or process changes before full implementation.
- Serve as the point of contact for engineering quality and product-related incidents.
- Ensure delivery of third-party quality metrics.
- Plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple projects in technical and business environments.
- Support meetings at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
- Establish internal and external partnerships and influence without direct authority.
- Represent the Voice of the Customer to platform teams and contribute to team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles.
- Champion achievements and convert ideas into actions that deliver results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
