Quality Engineer - Senior

Company: Stellantis formerly FCA US, LLC

Quality Engineer - Senior

Auburn Hills, Michigan
Contract
Pay Rate: $51.72/hour

Job Overview

Join a dynamic and collaborative team supporting critical Circular Economy and Parts Recovery initiatives within a leading automotive organization. This role plays a key part in driving material recovery, reducing scrap exposure, improving sustainability efforts, and maximizing financial recovery across powertrain and non-powertrain commodities.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong project management, quality, supplier coordination, and analytical experience in an automotive or industrial environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and external suppliers while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What’s the Job?

• Oversee Circular Economy part recovery activities for plant scrap material across powertrain and non-powertrain commodities

• Coordinate cross-functional decision-making related to reuse, repurpose, repair, harvest-for-core, or recycle pathways

• Manage repair and recovery suppliers, including onboarding, scope definition, quality expectations, performance reviews, and corrective actions

• Lead quality assurance activities to ensure recovered and repaired parts meet specifications, traceability, packaging, and labeling requirements

• Support supplier and process audits while managing documentation, follow-up actions, and closure of findings

• Coordinate disposition activities related to Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), supersessions, and overseas stakeholder alignment

• Develop and standardize work instructions, reporting processes, and operational controls

• Analyze inventory, warranty, quality, and obsolescence data to prioritize recovery opportunities

• Communicate recovery status, risks, and recommendations to leadership teams

• Mentor junior analysts and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Utilize Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ERP/MRP systems, and reporting tools to manage operational activities and reporting

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of experience in parts recovery, remanufacturing, quality, supplier management, plant operations, or related automotive/industrial environments

• 1–2 years of strong project management experience

• Working knowledge of part lifecycle management concepts including change notices, supersessions, and obsolescence

• Familiarity with quality systems including inspection, nonconformance management, and corrective actions

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, supplier claim portals, or material disposition tools preferred

• Knowledge of Circular Economy programs, core management, repair/reuse, or plant scrap recovery preferred

• Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Pareto Analysis, and FMEA preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to leadership

• Strong attention to detail, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement mindset

What’s In It For Me?

• Competitive hourly pay at $51.72/hour

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized automotive organization

• Exposure to high-impact Circular Economy and sustainability initiatives

• Collaborative and cross-functional work environment

• Opportunity to expand leadership, supplier management, and operational improvement experience

• Valuable exposure to automotive quality systems, recovery operations, and enterprise processes

• Career-enhancing experience within a fast-paced manufacturing and supply chain environment

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

If you are a motivated professional looking to make an impact in quality, recovery operations, and sustainability initiatives within the automotive industry, we encourage you to apply today!

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