The Project Quality Manager oversees quality objectives achievement for the vehicle program, by carrying out the actions and activities necessary for their progress, consolidation, and management. This position will be responsible to assure quality targets are met. As well as ensure team execution of the quality processes since concept up to mass production.
Job responsibilities include but not limited to:
Ensures quality customer objectives achievement for the vehicle(s) from concept until mass production.
Produces monthly the synthesis of results obtained as well as an updated forecast on the quality KPI for the overall program and milestones.
Drive the engineer teams to treat the design anomalies detected on vehicles in the field or at the plant.
Proposes and requests yard holds and campaigns, initialize the request for yard hold if necessary and fills in the corresponding items need to execute the retrofit/rework (i.e. spare parts)
Ensure quality deliverables are met on modifications done for the vehicle(s) in mass production Organizes and manages root cause analysis for anomalies detected during development and start of mass production.
Ensure quality advice regarding proposed technical modifications (PEPP).
Manages the follow-up of the results (product/process including APQP) and sets up the preventive and corrective actions necessary to the respect of quality deliverables.
Establish partnerships both internally and externally and to influence without direct authority Commitment and dedication in delivering a premier product to the consumer Represent the "Voice of the Customer" to the platform teams.
Drive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles Demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievements.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or an equivalent engineering degree
Minimum EIGHT (8) years of automotive experience, preferably in a plant quality environment
Broad quality knowledge
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas and concepts successfully to all levels of management
Excellent relationship building skills with ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to productively manage change
Strong program management and team leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science in Engineering Science/physics background with fundamental knowledge of vehicle system interaction / integration Working
knowledge of DFSS Green Belt, Black Bel
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited) or equivalent engineering degree
- Minimum eight (8) years of automotive experience, preferably in a plant quality environment
- Broad quality knowledge including APQP and product/process follow-up
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
- Strong relationship building and cross-functional teamwork skills
- Ability to productively manage change
- Strong program management and team leadership skills
- Master of Science in Engineering/Physics (preferred)
- Working knowledge of DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.
