The Plant Quality Engineering Manager (PQEM) is responsible for all aspects of product conformity at the Sterling Heights 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.
Additional Responsibilities Include
- 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
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited university (or other Engineering degree, in combination with relevant experience)
- 8+ years of plant quality related experience
- Previous experience in Plant Resident Engineering, Plant Vehicle Engineering, or Vehicle Launch
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Reactive Black Belt
- World Class Manufacturing Experience, preferably in QCS, WO, EEM, EPM
Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We Help You Plan For The Future With
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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