Product Quality Engineering Lead at Stellantis

The Quality organization is currently seeking a skilled, solutions-oriented Lead Resident Engineer to join Stellantis’s Corporate Quality Team at Warren, Michigan. The Lead Resident Engineer will report to the Resident Engineering Manager of Corporate Quality and lead will a team of 3 to 4 Engineers to provide support to all quality systems, technical expertise, and support hourly and manufacturing salary personnel at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant facility.   As a lead you will need to collaborate with plant manufacturing and Engineering operations to champion quality systems, and improvements in all functional areas.   As a Lead Engineer you will be required to provide support with advanced problem solving, Engineering, and knowledge to identify risks to establish risk mitigation plans to resolve production and quality system deficiencies. The selected candidate will oversee and review project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle ensuring the product meets or exceeds customers’ needs and expectations. The candidate must be high-energy, hands-on individual with strength of convictions -- a self-confident leader who, in part due to his/her personal presence, style and demeanor, effectively provides ideas, solutions and leadership to others. Moreover, this person must have unquestioned integrity.

Specific responsibilities are:

• Lead a team of 3 to 4 Engineers, responsible to meet the Quality KPI’s
• Support Corporate Quality objectives/deliverables and communicate customer demands to all groups involved to ensure organizational success
• Provide expert technical leadership in coordinating and directing cross functional teams in the application of quality initiatives

• Provide clear direction to skilled and non-skilled trades in the operation of product testing and evaluation to generate necessary quality test data
• Collaborate and lead internal and external resources to maintain strong customer relationships with dedication to the program schedule
• Protect product design intent and function while assisting with identification and solutions of manufacturing constraints
• Deliver statistical analysis of data on competition, customer direction, product performance, employee performance and perception of the customer to the manufacturing team members
• Provide technical direction to employees regarding root cause analysis, issue resolution and establish corrective actions serving as the subject matter expert (SME) within the manufacturing facility
• Interpret released engineering designs, specifications, materials and standards for hourly and salary personnel
• Engineer process variation reduction
• Employ advanced problem-solving expertise to correct unfavorable variances and communicate alternative measures to mitigate engineering, timing and/or financial issues
• Empowered (hold authority) to cease and commence product related activities in relation to quality related issues
• Lead teams to identify risks/hazards associated with product designs, processes, applications, applying lessons learned, and assist in the generation of FMEA’s and associated Control Plans.
• Provide supervision necessary to perform, administer or direct rework/repair methods and processes in compliance with engineering standards

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From 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.

Generous Paid Time Off

We 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 Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And 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.