Quality Engineer - Senior

Company: Stellantis formerly FCA US, LLC

Location:

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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