Project Quality Manager - Propulsion Systems

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Project Quality Manager – PRS System (PQM) is a program-oriented leadership role responsible for defining, integrating, and executing the quality strategy across the partial-to-full propulsion system program lifecycle. Working at the intersection of Program Management and Quality, the PQM aligns quality deliverables with program timing, cost, scope, and risk objectives. The role drives cross-functional convergence, disciplined milestone execution, proactive risk and dependency management, successful program launches, and sustained customer satisfaction. The PQM defines and implements quality plans throughout the program lifecycle, leads quality convergence from early concept through six months post-SOP, and oversees quality targets, forecasts, risks, and customer satisfaction metrics. The role integrates APQP and PPAP deliverables at sub-system and system levels and coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, vehicle programs, industrial teams, and program stakeholders. The position manages program governance, milestone readiness, risk reviews, escalations, issues, changes, and required deliverables. It also provides program-level quality reporting, supports launch and post-launch activities, and leads early warning and rapid-response efforts when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical degree.
At least 5 years of experience in Project and Program Management relative to Quality roles within the automotive industry.
Strong knowledge of program management disciplines, including timing, risk management, and milestone governance.
Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, and customer claim management.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs or major workstreams with accountability for delivery.
Strong experience in risk management, issue resolution, and escalation handling within complex programs.
Ability to operate within structured program governance frameworks.
Ability to balance competing priorities across quality, cost, and timing constraints.
Ability to translate program objectives into actionable quality strategies and execution plans.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with a program-level perspective.
Excellent management and communication skills across all organizational levels.
Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

Act as the Quality lead within the Program Management structure and align quality deliverables with program timing, cost, and scope objectives.
Drive quality program governance, including milestone readiness, risk reviews, and escalation management.
Lead cross-functional program reviews and ensure quality risks, issues, and actions are defined, tracked, and resolved.
Develop and maintain integrated program quality plans aligned with master schedules and key deliverables.
Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and track execution throughout the lifecycle.
Provide data-driven quality insights and trade-off analysis to support program leadership decision-making.
Define and implement the quality plan and ensure rigorous execution across the program lifecycle.
Lead quality convergence from early concept through six months post-SOP.
Oversee quality targets, forecasts, risks, and customer satisfaction metrics.
Integrate APQP and PPAP deliverables at the sub-system and system levels.
Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, program teams, vehicle programs, and industrial teams to ensure alignment and accountability.
Lead structured problem-solving and ensure closure using standardized methodologies.
Manage program risks and quality issues, including escalation, containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Capture lessons learned and systematically apply them to current and future programs.
Manage deviations and ensure compliance with mandatory requirements (IAA).
Ensure readiness and completeness of program milestone deliverables and acceptance reviews.
Prepare and deliver program-level quality reporting, including KPIs, risk status, and action plans.
Document design assessments and evaluate customer impact of deviations.
Lead field early warning systems (FEW) and drive rapid response where required.
Support industrialization quality assessments in coordination with plant and industrial quality teams.
Achieve quality targets for launches and secondary programs.