The Product Quality Engineering Manager (PQEM) is responsible for all aspects of product conformity at the Toledo Assembly Complex.  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.  They 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.

 

Product Quality:

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 SPW 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)

Basic Qualifications:

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 its related components

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree Reactive Black Belt World Class Manufacturing Experience/SPW, preferably in QCS, WO, EEM, EPM EOE / Disability / Veteran

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.