Quality Plant Engineering Lead - Interior/Mechatronics

The Quality Plant Engineering leader is a direct report to the Quality Plant Engineering Manager. They lead the quality plant engineering team in charge of their perimeter. On their meta function perimeter, in order to guarantee the customer satisfaction including warranty results in field and the plant efficiency, they lead the supplier quality, the plant quality convergence and manages the product/process evolutions in serial life.Additional Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToDaily Operational Production meetings with Quality Plant Engineering Manager and their team, control tower to deal with quality issues / production.Weekly meetings with Supplier Quality Development, ENG/CCLP Cross Car Line & Project, MFG/VPE/GAPEConvening of the site director’s / quality managers of the most failing supplier sites. Meetings with suppliers.The holder of this function must contribute to improving the quality level of new and customer vehicles in a context of ever more ambitious quality objectives.Autonomous in the decision (or to lead if necessary) to modify the automotive product or the process to guarantee the quality of the vehicles.Support the Quality Plant Engineering Manager to make decision to hold vehicles and market vehicles.As soon as possible in order to avoid increasing outstanding rework area (issues on retouching costs and customer delivery time)Define containment actions to apply for customer protection (including supplier Issues)Do risk assessments and lead corrective action plansGuarantee the product - process maturity of the components of his perimeter management of serial life (windows change management).Propose alternative product solution in case of issues (as shortage) to avoid stopping mass production in the plantImplementation of standards (Read Across)Lead quality KPI management to achieve quality objectives, driving improvement/corrective actions and escalationResolution of systemic/chronic or major quality issues (Top Warranty, Recalls)Technical support Yard Holds / Product Related Issues (PRI’s) technical referent inside the PRI.Set-up / On-going Controls for Process / product Standards for Vehicle & System Functional Objectives (i.e. ADAS, BSR, FEA)Escalate as needed with Quality Plant Engineering Manager and/or Manager FQM of his Quality Meta FunctionEnsure the landing of Serial Life Windows & evolutions/events Product including cost savingsEvaluate & Restore Hand-Over Profession ENG milestone to anticipate driftPilot points of change to implement actions necessary to secure flowBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field7+ years of related experiencePrevious experience in an Engineering Department, Vehicle Plant or Project teamAbility to lead an Engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on timeExperience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actionsStrong communication skills, both written and verbal from Executive meetings to the Shop FloorAbility to work off shift hours as necessarySelf-motivated and directedAbility to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projectsHigh proficiency in verbal and written EnglishPreferred QualificationsAdvanced DegreeReactive Green Belt or Black Belt certificationPrevious experience working in Manufacturing and a union environmentKnowledge of Stellantis systems: CQI, WIS, QNA, PFS, FIS, GIMS, Palantir, etc.Stellantis Production Way (SPW) & World Class Manufacturing (WCM) experienceOur Benefits — Designed With You In MindComprehensive Health & Well-being CoverageFrom 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 BenefitWe proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.Generous Paid Time OffWe 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 PlansWe Help You Plan For The Future WithAn employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plansAn employer contribution, even if you don’t contributeIncome Protection & Insurance OptionsBenefit 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 ProgramEligible 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 BackWe believe in investing in your future and your passions:Tuition reimbursementStudent loan refinancing programs18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your communityAnd 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.EOE / Disability / Veteran