SQD Lead Exterior Vision system

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Job ID:

2016686

Career Area:

Purchasing Position Type:

Salaried Location:

Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills 48326 ,

US Date Posted:

April 15, 2026

Brand:

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APQP/PPAP

deliverables for purchased components within the supplier quality group Lead and support supplier APQP and PPAP activities to ensure all deliverables are being fulfilled Work with Engineering and Supplier organizations to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications and evaluate cost reduction opportunities Present program status to management and executive leadership both within and outside of supplier quality Assist in educating suppliers on

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systems and requirements Develop and manage group personnel Lead as CQC, performing this role activities and leading projects resulting from the CQC initiatives for the region/globally as appliable

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field 5 years in automotive product development and quality Strong understanding of automotive systems and standards Proven experience in mentoring and training technical teams Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficient in statistical analysis, regression, hypothesis testing, and DOE Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects to successful, on-time delivery Strategic thinker with the ability to align initiatives with broader business goals

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree Knowledge of warranty analytics, field failure analysis, and customer satisfaction metrics Certified Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (ASQ, IASSC, or equivalent) with 4+ years of experience Experience with automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IATF 16949) Familiarity with Quality and Systems Engineering Benefits Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends. EOE/Disability/Veteran 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. Our benefits reflects the

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