Project Quality Manager Coordinator

Position Overview:

This leadership role oversees and coordinates Project Quality Managers within the Propulsion Systems division in North America, ensuring compliance with Stellantis quality standards, effective project execution, and optimal performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Project Quality team for North American Propulsion Systems, including launch task forces.

• Serve as the primary liaison with the regional PRS Quality Manager representative, and with the Global PQM manager

• Determine staffing requirements based on the Engineering Product Plan, PS footprint, and headcount objectives.

• Manage recruitment, internal mobility, career development, and training for team members.

• Provide leadership and accountability across engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing quality deliverables.

• Implement Stellantis and PS Project Quality Management processes and tools; QMS (Quality Management System), drive local adoption and continuous improvement.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships within Product Development, After-Sales, Plants, and Purchasing teams.

• Maintain and enhance the technical competencies of the team.

• Oversee quality KPIs, APQP processes, and technical support.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology or related degree.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management or core team leadership within the automotive industry.

• Background in engineering, vehicle/mechanical plant operations, or project teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to all organizational levels.

• Rigorous, pragmatic, and results driven.

• Proven leadership, accountability, and team management abilities.

• Strong organizational and collaborative skills; adept at managing complex situations.

• Advanced synthesis and communication capabilities.

• Confident in engaging with senior management and making decisions under pressure

• Proven conflict resolution skills and ability to implement creative ideas effectively

• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., APQP, DFSS, FMEA, 8D).