Company Overview:
Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.
The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.
With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Top Hat Quality Manager (THQM) is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of new products from the EHE perspective, during the development phase. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, to integrate quality standards into the product lifecycle from initial project milestones to its first months after commercial launch. THQM ensures that new products meet customer expectations, while mitigating overall risks.
MAIN MISSION
- Deliver and consolidate EE Quality, contributing strongly to Quality issue resolution and robust Vehicle launches.
- Improve Quality Standard, Quality Design Process and grant expected application
- Improve Detection Plan and challenge validation test
- Design Assessment (DA): Lead and build the EHE DA for every milestone, facilitating the proper achievement of all requirements for each milestone.
- Risk Management: Conduct risk analysis to identify potential quality risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Testing and Validation: Oversee and facilitate the execution of testing activities and its results, including engineering testing, validation, and reliability assessments, to ensure excellent market results.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality data, identifying trends during its first months after commercial launch, and implementing fast and robust corrective actions.
MAIN ACTIVITIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze “customer claim”
- Technical detail deep dive, with approach based on facts and figures, stimulating the rigorous problem solving approach
- Drive the most effective and efficient technical solution, with the most optimized cost repair cycle
- Guarantee a robust action plan, without deviations
- Be always align with TOP HAT Quality Manager (Quality status, Issue tracking, Deliverables achievement)
- Grant Lesson Learned and Best Practice definition / improvement / application
- Define a robust standard for Validation
- Improve and assess the following Q Processes: DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Risk Management
- Project review animations
REQUIREMENTS
- EE technical automotive background with a strong knowledge of wiring harness and connectors (design 2D/3D, industrialization, manufacturing)
- EE or quality engineer
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Ability to work using different STLA tools: PLM, Quantic, Lesson Learned, Bulletin, Team Center, Enovia
- Team working skill
- Project management skills
- Problem Solving and Issue Management skill
- Accountability, proactivity, autonomy, target orientation, problem solving
- Good communication / presentation skills (written and spoken)
- English language (written and spoken)
- AI
Qualifications and main competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or its related fields. 5+ years of experience in quality or engineering management within the automotive industry, with at least 3 years focused on new product development.
- In-depth knowledge of automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA); Strong understanding of automotive development processes and lifecycle management;
- Experience with root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma). Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability.
Diverse teams, will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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