NA Project Quality Leader

Job ID: 2022355

Career Area: Engineering

Position Type: Salaried

Location: Headquarters & Technology Center – Auburn Hills

48326, US

Date Posted: October 27, 2026

Brand: FCA Group

Do you want to own quality convergence at every vehicle program milestone? We’re looking for a self-starter who can drive Software (SWE) and Hardware (EHE) teams to be milestone-ready, not scrambling at the gate.

The Project Quality Leader owns the Milestone Assessment Convergence Process: the demonstrated evidence-based adherence to project requirements at each Product Development Process (PDP) gate, from Pre-Contract through Start of Production (SOP). Working across SWE and EHE domains and coordinating with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering, this role builds the milestone-readiness process that surfaces roadblocks early, drives their resolution and feeds the official Quality Milestone Assessment.

You’ll run structured milestone readiness reviews, own Quality KPIs and forecasting across SWE/EHE and build recovery plans that keep programs on track for a robust, on-time launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate project maturity against milestone requirements, deliverables and KPIs at each PDP gate
• Drive milestone readiness reviews, challenging design, validation and manufacturing gaps across SWE/EHE
• Coordinate milestone preparation with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering stakeholders and Domain technical teams
• Ensure coverage of every official milestone, from Pre-Contract through SOP
• Support project teams in resolving roadblocks ahead of each gate and contribute to the official Quality Milestone Assessment
• Own Quality KPIs and milestone performance forecasting across SWE and EHE domains
• Capture and deploy Lessons Learned across programs to strengthen milestone convergence
• Issue Management: prioritize and escalate critical roadblocks through Project reviews and cross-functional channels
• Risk Management: assess severity, occurrence and detection (SOD) to support go/no-go recommendations at each gate
• Recovery Planning: build recovery plans with SWE/EHE Domain teams to protect milestone and SOP delivery
• Align SWE, EHE, Powertrain, Vehicle Engineering and program stakeholders on deliverables and quality metrics
• Convert recurring roadblocks and milestone deviations into preventive actions and stronger process maturity

Critical Responsibilities:

This role consolidates milestone-readiness data across SWE and EHE Domain teams to identify and prioritize the most significant risks to project convergence, coordinating internally and with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering ahead of each official Quality Milestone Assessment. It is the central point of milestone convergence across the program, from Pre-Contract through SOP, keeping focus on the highest-risk roadblocks to protect a robust, on-time launch.

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Our benefits reflects the STELLANTIS commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.

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