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Stellantis
Vehicle Quality Launch Manager
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What they do
A Quality Manager manages quality control in an organization or for a project. Develops quality control policies and monitors quality in different settings such as manufacturing production, technology product development and research laboratories
$108,856 / year median in Michigan
-8% projected decline
Job Description
The Quality Shop Launch Manager prepares, develops, and guides the Plant Quality Team in mastering new vehicle programs and achieving all Quality Launch Targets. The role ensures robust convergence of product quality during industrialization, drives readiness of Quality Shop processes and standards, and leads the transfer of activities to the Mass Production Quality Shop Team.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Launch Preparation & Quality ConvergenceLead Quality Convergence activities throughout the industrial phase.
Facilitate Lessons Learned integration early in the co-design phase.
Coordinate with Program Quality teams and Engineering to identify issues early and drive resolution.
Process & Standards DevelopmentDefine, update, and implement Quality Shop control and rework standards prior to X1 phase.
Ensure new vehicle processes and checks are validated and deployed.
Team Capability & TrainingLead training programs for Quality Shop teams to achieve autonomy and mastery by X3.Support development and upskilling of Quality personnel.
Launch Activity Ownership & HandoverManage launch activity ownership from X1 to X3.Oversee readiness and resource alignment.
Cross-Functional CoordinationCollaborate with Manufacturing, Program Quality, Engineering, and global networks.
Key Decisions & LeadershipManage Quality Launch Team staffing, training, and budget.
Assess plant quality readiness at milestones.
Stellantis Production Way (SPW) & World Class Manufacturing (WCM) experience The Quality Shop Launch Manager prepares, develops, and guides the Plant Quality Team in mastering new vehicle programs and achieving all Quality Launch Targets. The role ensures robust convergence of product quality during industrialization, drives readiness of Quality Shop processes and standards, and leads the transfer of activities to the Mass Production Quality Shop Team.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Launch Preparation & Quality ConvergenceLead Quality Convergence activities throughout the industrial phase.
Facilitate Lessons Learned integration early in the co-design phase.
Coordinate with Program Quality teams and Engineering to identify issues early and drive resolution.
Process & Standards DevelopmentDefine, update, and implement Quality Shop control and rework standards prior to X1 phase.
Ensure new vehicle processes and checks are validated and deployed.
Team Capability & TrainingLead training programs for Quality Shop teams to achieve autonomy and mastery by X3.Support development and upskilling of Quality personnel.
Launch Activity Ownership & HandoverManage launch activity ownership from X1 to X3.Oversee readiness and resource alignment.
Cross-Functional CoordinationCollaborate with Manufacturing, Program Quality, Engineering, and global networks.
Key Decisions & LeadershipManage Quality Launch Team staffing, training, and budget.
Assess plant quality readiness at milestones.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Launch Preparation & Quality ConvergenceLead Quality Convergence activities throughout the industrial phase.
Facilitate Lessons Learned integration early in the co-design phase.
Coordinate with Program Quality teams and Engineering to identify issues early and drive resolution.
Process & Standards DevelopmentDefine, update, and implement Quality Shop control and rework standards prior to X1 phase.
Ensure new vehicle processes and checks are validated and deployed.
Team Capability & TrainingLead training programs for Quality Shop teams to achieve autonomy and mastery by X3.Support development and upskilling of Quality personnel.
Launch Activity Ownership & HandoverManage launch activity ownership from X1 to X3.Oversee readiness and resource alignment.
Cross-Functional CoordinationCollaborate with Manufacturing, Program Quality, Engineering, and global networks.
Key Decisions & LeadershipManage Quality Launch Team staffing, training, and budget.
Assess plant quality readiness at milestones.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field7+ years of related automotive quality 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 FloorSelf-motivated and directedAbility to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projectsHigh proficiency in verbal and writtenEnglishPreferred Qualifications:
Advanced 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) experience The Quality Shop Launch Manager prepares, develops, and guides the Plant Quality Team in mastering new vehicle programs and achieving all Quality Launch Targets. The role ensures robust convergence of product quality during industrialization, drives readiness of Quality Shop processes and standards, and leads the transfer of activities to the Mass Production Quality Shop Team.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Launch Preparation & Quality ConvergenceLead Quality Convergence activities throughout the industrial phase.
Facilitate Lessons Learned integration early in the co-design phase.
Coordinate with Program Quality teams and Engineering to identify issues early and drive resolution.
Process & Standards DevelopmentDefine, update, and implement Quality Shop control and rework standards prior to X1 phase.
Ensure new vehicle processes and checks are validated and deployed.
Team Capability & TrainingLead training programs for Quality Shop teams to achieve autonomy and mastery by X3.Support development and upskilling of Quality personnel.
Launch Activity Ownership & HandoverManage launch activity ownership from X1 to X3.Oversee readiness and resource alignment.
Cross-Functional CoordinationCollaborate with Manufacturing, Program Quality, Engineering, and global networks.
Key Decisions & LeadershipManage Quality Launch Team staffing, training, and budget.
Assess plant quality readiness at milestones.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.