QMS & Innovation Quality Manager

The 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,  P roduction  Q uality  G ates , S tellantis  C ustomer  A udit , 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.  

Deliverables:  

Job responsibilities include but  are not limited to:  

• 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  

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.