The Stellantis Customer Experience Organization is currently seeking a Powertrain Warranty & Reliability Specialist to join our Quality team at the Stellantis Quality Engineering Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Powertrain Warranty & Reliability Specialist is responsible to manage and facilitate onsite quality analysis reviews with Suppliers and/or internal Powertrain Plants as well as Supplier Quality (SQD). They will identify new emerging field issues by analyzing warranty returned material and data to understand failure modes and effects. This includes the identification and monitoring the corrective actions of these failures identified through the analysis process while also supporting the Warranty Recovery needs.
The candidate must have proven track record for developing and executing standardization of manufacturing quality enablers. The candidate must be a creative problem solver, proactive, and steadfast in the identification and resolution of vehicle quality. The selected individual must have experience in managing cross-functional teams and possess a broad knowledge of the entire automotive engineering, manufacturing and quality landscape and present outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate must be high-energy, hands-on individual with strength of convictions and a self-confident leader who, in part due to his/her personal presence, style and demeanor, effectively sells ideas and solutions to others. Moreover, this person must have unquestioned integrity and lead by example.
Preferred Candidate would have:
Powertrain Manufacturing, Engineering, or Quality Experience
Working knowledge of Transmission and Driveline operations
Manage all part return material activities for the Powertrain area to ensure returned material is utilized to assist with Corporate Quality initiatives and Warranty Recovery
Review supplier testing procedures to ensure evaluations of material is accurate
Utilize corporate data reporting systems to capture quality spills and to ensure clean points are in place
Plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment
Strong communication skills to support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership
Establish partnerships both internally and externally and to influence without direct authority
Commitment and dedication in delivering a premier product to the consumer
Represent the "Voice of the Customer" to the platform teams
Contribute or drive team success by clarifying expectation and minimizing political hurdles
Demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievements
Exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment
Manage day-to-day activities of assigned UAW personnel
Possess strong communication & presentation skills
Self-motivated and willing to challenge teams on all aspects of quality
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering or a related technical degree (Business Technical or dual degree is acceptable I.E.: Major in BA with a minor in Automotive / Technology or Engineering Technology)
5 + years experience in automotive (quality/service/engineering)
Ability to collect and synthesize data into meaningful information and communicate clearly to all levels of the organization
Self-directed and team oriented with demonstrated planning/problem solving skills
Experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software required
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Experience within a union environment
Preferred Qualifications:
High Power Point presentation skills
Experience with Parts Return Analysis System Plus (PRAS+)
Experience with Global Issue Management System (GIMs)
Experience within a union environment
Working knowledge of STLA data systems
Must have good technical and analytical problem solving skills
Knowledge of data analytics tools (Quantic/Palantir)
Green Belt/Black Belt certification
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
