PMO Quality Specialist

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Stellantis is seeking a solutions-oriented Project Quality Manager Specialist for the Top Hat, Platform and Modules team within its North America Cross Car Line organization. The role is based at the Stellantis US Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and is responsible for developing and executing standardization of manufacturing quality enablers. The specialist identifies and resolves vehicle quality issues and brings broad knowledge of automotive engineering, manufacturing, and quality, along with strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. The specialist applies structured problem-solving methods to investigate quality concerns, recommends and implements cost-effective permanent corrective actions, and analyzes internal and external quality data. The role coordinates engineering changes across functions, conducts product evaluation tests to verify the robustness of product or process changes, and serves as the contact for engineering quality and product-related incidents. The specialist also supports third-party quality metrics, identifies opportunities through data analysis, and represents the Voice of the Customer to platform teams. The successful candidate can plan and prioritize multiple projects in a technical and business environment, communicate with stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership, and build internal and external partnerships while influencing without direct authority. The position calls for integrity, commitment to product quality, a results-oriented approach, and the ability to translate ideas into action.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
A minimum of 5 years of experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of 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 track record of developing and executing standardization.
Experience with cross-functional responsibilities in a lean organization.
Ability to plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment.
Strong communication skills, integrity, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and ability to influence without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Assertive and ambitious nature.
Results-oriented approach.
Motivation to learn new principles and ideas and apply them.
Motivation to make a positive impact on the work environment and product quality.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute standardization of manufacturing quality enablers.
Identify and resolve vehicle quality issues.
Perform root cause analysis, 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.
Manage engineering changes with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution.
Conduct product evaluation tests to assess 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.
Analyze data creatively to identify new opportunities.
Plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment.
Support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership.
Establish internal and external partnerships and influence without direct authority.
Represent the Voice of the Customer to platform teams.
Contribute to or drive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles.
Champion achievements and translate ideas into actions that deliver results.