Program Manager – Supplier Quality Product Development
The Program Manager for Supplier Quality Product Development manages new, mid-cycle and carryover vehicle programs that are manufactured in North America (N.A.) and at a STELLANTIS affiliate facility located outside of the N.A. region.
This position is responsible for ensuring key quality milestones/goals are met for all supplier components involved.
The Program Manager will manage all aspects of the Advanced Supplier Quality functions as it pertains to STELLANTIS affiliate vehicle projects.
This individual will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Purchasing through the full life cycle of components, including but not limited to early source package approvals, supplier eligibility, supplier selection, launch phase and into production.
At all times, the Program Manager is considered the primary SQ contact for N.A. STELLANTIS plants, STELLANTIS affiliate plants in other regions and also the vehicle team for any concerns regarding the quality of parts that we receive from our suppliers.
The Program Manager will work directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure non-conforming parts are handled properly and follow STELLANTIS procedures and guidelines.
We are seeking candidates qualified for the Program Manager role who are skilled Engineers and able to develop, present, and explain program status updates to senior leadership, manage multiple individual work teams, work globally, and are recognized as strong communicators.
Additional job responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to: lead the collection,



coordinate and present program level status updates on Supplier Quality activities for designated programs; work with suppliers and STELLANTIS manufacturing plant personnel to manage containment and root cause analysis studies; educate STELLANTIS plant staff on STELLANTIS Supplier Quality systems; manage Supplier Quality program reporting requirements for program reviews; manage program risk assessment summaries; manage the production part approval process (PPAP) for running changes as needed on current production programs; facilitate the funding and deployment of safe launch strategies/problem resolution reviews; and facilitate early sourcing process and supplier selection.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, aeronautical, biomedical, biomechanical, bioengineering, chemical, materials, metallurgical, or mechatronics
8 or more years of work experience in Supplier Quality, Product Quality, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field
Ability to travel up to 20% within the N.A. region and globally as required
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite software
Must have program management work experience
Demonstrate skills in cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Demonstrate ability to build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with customers at multiple levels, including those external to the organization
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, Green Belt or Black Belt skills/certification (Red X/Shainin) Quality certification
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
Creative problem-solving ability and a results orientation, comfortable with complex technical analysis
Previous experience as a Supplier Quality and/or Product Design Responsible Lead Engineer
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