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Job Description
The Quality Launch Specialist is responsible for coaching and training the Quality Shop Launch Managers (QSLM) and their respective teams at each Vehicle Plant. You will support and standardize Quality Launch processes at Vehicle Plants, driving continuous improvement throughout. This position requires working with cross-functional teams to ensure robust convergence of product quality during industrialization, drives readiness of Quality Shop processes and standards.
Manufacturing Quality & Launch Execution:
Ensure accurate and up-to-date program timing information is available across all plantsEnsure plant alignment to prioritize and execute critical programs at the appropriate timeDefine and maintain baseline manufacturing quality requirements for vehicle launches across North AmericaPrepare and distribute weekly Industrial Phase (>X0) launch quality reports for vehicle plantsConduct regular plant reviews and onsite support visits to assess launch readiness and executionCoach Plant Quality teams during active launches to ensure consistent application of KPIs, standards, and best practicesDeliver targeted training to Vehicle Quality Shop teams to drive autonomy and execution consistency
Budget, Governance & Reporting:
Develop and manage manufacturing quality budget submissions for future vehicle launchesTrack and control investment allocation, gaptostandard actions, and spend versus plan budgetsMaintain clear documentation of launch quality gaps, countermeasures, and investment needsEnsure launch quality activities align with QMS, ISO, and Stellantis requirementsSupport leadership requests with concise, datadriven analyses and presentationsMaintain the Launch Quality SharePoint site as the single source of launch documentation
Partner with VPE, MCE, Manufacturing, Quality, and Launch teams to translate program changes into manufacturing quality requirementsIdentify and escalate systemic quality risks impacting launch performance or customer experienceProvide strategic guidance and support for WPI activities during major program launchesCapture, standardize, and deploy launch quality best practices across North American plants
Key Performance Indicators:
Internal:
SCA, DVx, DRR, EndofLine (EOL),
IStatusExternal:
0 MIS / 1 MIS / 3
MIS WarrantyThirdParty:
JD Power IQS, QFSLaunch Effectiveness:
Float, rework time, SCAtoDVx correlation
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degreeMinimum of 5 years of related Quality work experienceWell versed in Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint)Strong communication, project management and organizational skillsStrategic thinker, self-motivated and directedAbility to interact with senior leadership and influence others without direct authorityWillingness to travel 20-30%, including
InternationalPreferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in Manufacturing and a unionized environmentKnowledge of Stellantis production systems: PFS, My Customer's Voice, CUPsThe Quality Launch Specialist is responsible for coaching and training the Quality Shop Launch Managers (QSLM) and their respective teams at each Vehicle Plant. You will support and standardize Quality Launch processes at Vehicle Plants, driving continuous improvement throughout. This position requires working with cross-functional teams to ensure robust convergence of product quality during industrialization, drives readiness of Quality Shop processes and standards.
Manufacturing Quality & Launch Execution:
Ensure accurate and up-to-date program timing information is available across all plantsEnsure plant alignment to prioritize and execute critical programs at the appropriate timeDefine and maintain baseline manufacturing quality requirements for vehicle launches across North AmericaPrepare and distribute weekly Industrial Phase (>X0) launch quality reports for vehicle plantsConduct regular plant reviews and onsite support visits to assess launch readiness and executionCoach Plant Quality teams during active launches to ensure consistent application of KPIs, standards, and best practicesDeliver targeted training to Vehicle Quality Shop teams to drive autonomy and execution consistency
Budget, Governance & Reporting:
Develop and manage manufacturing quality budget submissions for future vehicle launchesTrack and control investment allocation, gaptostandard actions, and spend versus plan budgetsMaintain clear documentation of launch quality gaps, countermeasures, and investment needsEnsure launch quality activities align with QMS, ISO, and Stellantis requirementsSupport leadership requests with concise, datadriven analyses and presentationsMaintain the Launch Quality SharePoint site as the single source of launch documentation
Partner with VPE, MCE, Manufacturing, Quality, and Launch teams to translate program changes into manufacturing quality requirementsIdentify and escalate systemic quality risks impacting launch performance or customer experienceProvide strategic guidance and support for WPI activities during major program launchesCapture, standardize, and deploy launch quality best practices across North American plants
Key Performance Indicators:
Internal:
SCA, DVx, DRR, EndofLine (EOL),
IStatusExternal:
0 MIS / 1 MIS / 3
MIS WarrantyThirdParty:
JD Power IQS, QFSLaunch Effectiveness:
Float, rework time, SCAtoDVx correlationAt 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... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
