Proactive Quality Manager

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

5d

About The Position

This Proactive Quality Manager role is responsible for monitoring safety and regulatory engineering-related recalls, identifying transversal root causes, and leading workstreams to develop effective corrective actions. The position requires executing these activities within defined timelines while ensuring a high level of detail, analytical depth, and lessons-learned integration. Success in this role demands strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems, manufacturing and design processes, and the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Proficiency in structured root cause analysis
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and other core automotive quality tools
• Ability to interpret technical data, failure modes, and systemic process gaps
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to guide cross-functional teams through LL development
• Ability to influence and lead teams without direct authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex issues into executive-level summaries
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality, timely results in a fast-paced global environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of safety and regulatory recalls to identify workstreams.
• Collaborate with responsible functional teams (e.g., design, manufacturing, supplier quality) to gather data, challenge assumptions, and conduct analysis and identify transversal root causes.
• Coach and mentor stakeholders on effective identification of transversal corrective actions planning and implementation utilizing lessons learned.
• Lead the implementation of transversal corrective actions and develop/revise standards/processes related to workstreams.
• Conduct reviews/approval of standards associated with workstreams.
• Monitor progress of corrective actions implementation, ensuring timely completion.
• Validate that corrective actions are systemic and sustainable, with appropriate read-across to future programs to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare documentation for senior-level review meetings, ensuring clarity, completeness, and executive-level readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior