Plant Quality Engineer (PQE)
Company: Stellantis
Location: Grosse Pointe
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
The Plant Quality Engineer (PQE) - Responsible for all aspects
of product conformity for their systems / Components at the Detroit
Assembly Complex - Jefferson . The PQE reports directly to the PQE
Lead and will build effective relationships with both salaried and
hourly, assembly plant/corporate personnel, in order to complete
projects within their area of responsibility. Responsibilities
include: Validating product changes, providing technical expertise
, and improving outgoing quality that will meet or exceed our
customers’ expectations . With unquestioned integrity and strength
of conviction, the PQE responds to manufacturing quality issues and
manages all product changes . Through the usage of advanced
problem-solving methods and SPW kaizen methodology , the PQE
supports all continuous quality improvement initiatives within the
plant. Furthermore, the PQE must work collaboratively with
cross-functional manufacturing teams and facilitates consensus and
drive action from the main stakeholders. Additional
Responsibilities Include: Represent “Voice of the Customer” within
the Assembly Plant Support external quality Key Performance
Indicators (KPI) management for achieving targets, driving
improvement/corrective actions and escalation Review
warranty/Customer Quality Insight (CQI) claims daily, maintain
issue stratification and maintain the portion of Warranty Wall
responsible for their area. Resolution of systemic/chronic or major
quality issues (Top Warranty, Recalls, Rapid Service Update (RSU),
Customer Satisfaction Notice (CSN)) Lead improvement activities in
vehicle quality by addressing nonconformity to product quality
targets (SCA, VLO, BSR, and TDF performance driven to assigned
targets) Support Corporate Quality objectives/deliverables and
communicate requirements to all groups involved to ensure goals are
achieved . Collaborate and lead internal and external resources to
achieve project/program timing . Lead teams to identify
issues/risks associated with product designs, processes and
applications by utilizing FMEA’s and other risk assessment tools.
Collaborate with Process Quality, Plant PIM/PRM, PPS / Process
Engineers to ensure that control plans are implemented and
maintained ( i.e. Driven by Standards, Process Flow, PFMEA, Control
Plans requirements, AM/PM Schedules, measurement/visibility)
Partner with Process Quality team to properly map issues/defects
within PFS/MCV to ensure vehicles with defects will not escape the
plant and defects are identified , measured (trends) and issues are
attacked. Support the plant on complex issues from Final, Rolls,
BSR, CPA/CTVV (Vehicle Center). Protect product design intent and
function while assisting with identification and solutions of
manufacturing constraints. Empowered to escalate product related
issues including: stopping the line and executing yard holds/PRIs
where needed. Ensure adherence to all associated standards for
proper handling and installation of related components Manage the
implementation of Product/Process Changes through Risk Assessment
and station readiness process (PERs, IAAs, CNs and Station Change
Management) Perform critical Yard Hold/Product Related Issue (PRI)
activities to ensure vehicle quality, mitigation of risks and
prompt release of units Support Quality & Customer Safety Pillar by
leading resolution of Quality issues 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.
Keywords: Stellantis, Detroit , Plant Quality Engineer (PQE), Engineering , Grosse Pointe, Michigan
