Quality Plant Engineering Leader

Company Overview

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Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.

With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.

What you'll do:

The Quality Plant Engineering leader is a direct report to the PRSQ/EPQ/FQM manager and dotted line to Quality Plant Engineering Manager.

He leads the quality plant engineering team in charge of his perimeter (Prop. Systems).

On his meta function perimeter, in order to guarantee the customer satisfaction including warranty results in field and the plant efficiency, he leads the supplier quality, the plant quality convergence and manages the product/process evolutions in serial life.

As a Serial Life Quality Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Advancing Customer Quality

• Animate customer quality through supplier quality animation, customer feedback, networks, and supplier/customer Obeyas

• Escalate issues to the Quality Plant Engineering Manager and/or FQM Manager when needed

• Ensure lessons learned are fed back to the Design Team

• Oversee sensitive quality processes (noise, geometry, sealing, etc.)

2. Ensure Serial Life product updates & cost-saving events

• Evaluate and restore hand-over at ENG milestones to anticipate drift

• Lead change points and implement actions to secure production flow

3. Support the plant in production safety

• Support teams in analyzing factory and supplier non-conformities

• Lead partners/suppliers in rollback actions when non-conformities are confirmed

• Protect the customer by implementing containment or rework actions

• Formalize and drive redesign solutionsand hand over to the Life-Series

4. Guarantee the robustness of the plant monitoring plan

• Deploy and maintain the monitoring plan on-site

• Supervise performance at control/rework stations

• Perform Layered Process Audits (LPA) on sensitive points in the production flow

• Lead maturity audits, share results, and track convergence actions

5. Lead the plant-attached team & drive quality performance

• Build and manage the team’s workload and priorities

• Ensure structured problem-solving and risk management

• Drive KPI convergence (DVx defects/vehicle, DRR, PPM, SCA audit)

• Manage team skill mapping and cross-functional capabilities

What you'll bring:

* Enginering degree 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 Engineering Department, Vehicle/mechanic Plant or Project team
* Ability to lead an Engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on time
* 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
* Self-motivated and directed
* Ability to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projects
* Rigorous and pragmatic
* Languages: plant language & English

Diversity engagement

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

What we offer

Joining Stellantis means gaining access to a wealth of opportunities and benefits, including:

Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement, ensuring you're always at the forefront of industry trends and innovations.

Global Exposure: Exposure to a global work environment, where you'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures, broadening your horizons and expanding your network.

Inclusive Culture: An inclusive and collaborative company culture, where every voice is valued and respected, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among our team members.

Expert Mentorship: Mentorship from industry experts who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and guiding you on your career journey, providing invaluable insights and support along the way.