The Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQD) within Stellantis, is accountable to lead and mange suppliers in advance quality planning and process development ensuring suppliers obtain high operational efficiency, are industrialized, and have capable processes which meet Stellantis quality and capacity requirements. SQDs are required work cross functionally with internal and external Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing partners to ensure proper designs, suppliers, and manufacturing processes are selected and refined up to product launch and beyond.
Additionally, they lead supplier problem solving activities and driving change, ensuring best practices & lessons learned are executed across all partners. This includes managing post launch supplier continuous improvement activities in all areas that may impact quality and warranty of our vehicle programs. In many cases the SQD looked at as the technical expert within respect to the manufacturing process of the specific component technology. Typical electrical components in scope are in the advance electronics classification within the following systems: Infotainment, Driver information, ADAS, Safety, Mechatronics, Power Distribution, Starting & Charging, Safety, Sensors & Switches, E-Shifter.
SQD Engineers at Stellantis partner with suppliers to review manufacturing processes, develop quality systems and ensure the highest quality components will be provided for our vehicles. This requires regular visits to, and audits of our supply base creating visibility and utilizing their engineering skills and knowledge to provide a significant impact on the success of our vehicle programs.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical (Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Biomedical/Biomechanical/Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering may be considered) from an ABET accredited program or equivalent program
- 7 years or more of work experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, or supplier operations
- Candidates must have some proven vehicle electronics hardware and or software background. Such as previous experience in automotive product design release, resident engineering, or component manufacturing processes
- Knowledgeable in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and structured problem-solving techniques
- Proficient interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross functional team, with experienced abilities in directing and leading meetings
- Proven ability to manage multiple supplier projects and tasks
- Creative problem-solving ability and a results orientation
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office / Google Suite on the stage of the program or state of the supplier relationship
- Ability to travel within the USA, Canada, and Mexico regions 20-40% (Typically 25%)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- 3 or more years of related Engineering experience
- Knowledgeable in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt skills Quality certification
- Comfortable leading complex electrical component & systems problem root cause analysis
- Automotive product design release and or system integration experience
- Automotive electrical systems validation and or vehicle diagnostics experience
- Manufacturing plant exposure/experience
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