Product Quality Engineering Manager

Stellantis NV•Detroit, MI

49d

About The Position

The Product Quality Engineering Manager (PQEM) is responsible for all aspects of product conformity at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant. The PQEM reports directly to the Quality Center Manager and manages the Product Quality team on all product quality related issues. With unquestioned integrity and strength of conviction, the PQM responds to manufacturing quality issues and manages product changes. The Product Quality Engineering Manager will build effective relationships with both Salaried and Hourly, Assembly Plant and Corporate, to lead projects, validate product changes, provide technical expertise, and improve outgoing quality that will exceed the customers' expectations. Through the usage of advanced problem solving and kaizen methodology, the PQEM leads and supports all continuous quality improvement initiatives by working collaboratively within cross-functional manufacturing teams and facilitates consensus from the main stakeholders. The PQEM works to develop standards and best practices that can be read across to other assembly plants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited university (other Engineering degrees, in combination with relevant experience may be considered)
Minimum of 8 years of related experience
Previous experience in Plant Resident Engineering or Plant Vehicle Engineering
Ability to lead an Engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on time
Previous supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to coach and teach others
Well-versed in Google and/of Microsoft Programs
Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal from High Level Meetings down to the Shop Floor
Ability to work off shift hours as necessary
Previous experience working in a union environment
Self-motivated and directed
Ability to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projects
Experience in design, testing, or manufacturing of vehicles and it's related components

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree
Reactive Black Belt
World Class Manufacturing Experience, preferably in QCS, WO, EEM, EPM

Responsibilities

Lead external quality KPI management for achieving targets, driving improvement/corrective actions and escalation
Resolution of systemic/chronic or major quality issues (Top Warranty, Recalls, RRT, CSN)
Development process for Plant Vehicle Engineer (PVE) core competencies
Implementation of best practice and standards (Read Across) through PVE Tech Clubs
Manage the implementation of Product/Process Changes through Risk Assessment and station readiness process (PERs, IAAs, CNs and Station Change Management)
Perform critical Yard Hold/PRI activities to ensure vehicle quality, mitigation of risks and prompt release of units
Ensure compliance to standards for critical vehicle level functional objectives, performance standards and processes (HLA, Alignment, Water Test, Rolls, Evac/Fill, Electrical Tests)
Support WCM Quality & Customer Safety Pillar by leading resolution of Quality issues
Lead Q Teams and participate in up front development activities for risk/issue identification for launching products (WPI, PPIW, Digital Scroll, PFMEAs, ECRA, SRA, Functionality, Fit/Finish)
Ensure all milestone targets are met during each Development Phase within Launch
Production conformity through the Vehicle Center (CTVV) testing
Represent "Voice of the Customer" within the Assembly Plant
Deliver cars in conformity (CPA, TDF and VLO must be within assigned targets)
Manages the Supplier Table Organization through his staff to ensure Material issues are addressed appropriately (N.A. Only)