QMS & Innovation Quality Manager

Corporate Innovation and QMS manager is responsible for developing, deploying, auditing, and sustaining corporate-level Manufacturing Quality standards across North American operations. This role supports inspection standards, certification processes, QMS/SIS best practices, reactivity processes, Quality Certification line, Production Quality Gates, Stellantis Customer Audit, and other global/regional quality standards. The specialist serves as a subject‑matter expert for process quality, providing hands‑on support to assembly plants, conducting process assessments, ensuring regulatory and internal compliance, and driving standardization and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain corporate process and inspection standards Ensure consistent application of QMS, SIS fundamentals, PQG, SCA, and certification processes across NA plants Conduct process assessments to validate readiness, robustness, and compliance before process or product changes Support internal QMS/ISO audits and SIS fundamentals audits Ensure standards meet regulation, ISO requirements, and company expectations Develop and sustain Professional Inspection standards and best practices Support Certification Line processes and government/regulatory practices related to manufacturing quality Execute or support process quality tasks within BIW, Paint, and General Assembly, including online inspection, torque auditing, control plans, PFMEAs, and traceability Analyze internal/external quality indicators to identify trends and validate quality control effectiveness Review and interpret MCV (Palantir) data to verify process performance Lead robust root‑cause analysis activities to resolve issues and prevent recurrence Recommend and implement mistake‑proofing and cost‑effective quality improvements Support launch readiness and implementation of new methodologies in assembly manufacturing facilities Provide training and coaching on inspection standards, QMS/SIS best practices, and process quality expectations for hourly and salaried employees Share best practices globally to ensure alignment with North American process integrity Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree 7+ years of manufacturing or quality experience Strong communication skills, including ability to present technical content Experience with vehicle certification, inspection processes, and/or QMS Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and quality data systems (MCV/Palantir) Demonstrated problem‑solving and planning capability Ability to train in both classroom and shop‑floor settings Ability to travel to North American assembly plants as needed Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines Preferred Qualifications Experience with PQG, control plans, PFMEA, DVX/FTQ/DRL processes Experience with BIW, Paint, or General Assembly inspection and quality methods Strong data visualization and reporting skills Knowledge of SIS fundamentals and mistake‑proofing strategies At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stellantis