Design Quality Lead BCIM

The Design Quality Lead (DQL) for BCIM is responsible for driving design quality excellence from early concept through launch. This role ensures alignment to quality targets, leads APQP/PPAP readiness, manages risk, and provides cross‑functional leadership to engineering, suppliers, and program teams. The DQL Project Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring robust design execution, early issue identification, and quality convergence to meet customer and business expectations. Key Responsibilities Early Engagement & Quality Target Convergence: Begin involvement 4 weeks before PM or upon A3Q release from CX. Lead quality convergence toward NA BCIM targets for Months in Service and CPV. Conduct Gap-to-Target assessments and identify risks requiring engineering or leadership action. Collaborate with Engineering and TECH teams to define enablers needed to close quality gaps. Train engineering teams on applying Quality Targets during the RFQ process. Design Quality Process Initiation & Governance Ensure all design-related checkpoints are Green or Orange with action plans, including: Design Assessment Risk Management Plan Lessons Learned (Check Retex) review Project Review & Leadership Communication Prepare and deliver bi‑weekly project reviews with the Director. Develop and present materials for senior leadership reviews. Attend weekly PMT meetings and other cross-functional sessions as needed. Participate in part readiness meetings and provide design-quality input related to APQP. APQP / PPAP Monitoring & Execution Monitor APQP and PPAP progress across assigned components and suppliers. Initiate APQP kickoff meetings with DRE, SQE, and suppliers. Support and help lead technical review meetings to ensure TECH teams and DQLs understand APQP expectations and cadence. Provide weekly APQP status reports to the Project CVE. Conduct weekly APQP grid audits and escalate issues when necessary. Level 1 Escalation Management Initiate escalation notifications to the Project Lead and Quality Project Specialist; maintain the escalation report. Lead escalation meetings with Buyer, SQE, Supplier, DRE, SSTM, and SSTL as needed to resolve roadblocks. Training & Capability Building Deliver introductory APQP/PPAP training sessions for engineering and supplier teams. Host bi‑weekly APQP Process and AUROS/PLM Q&A workshops for DREs, SSTMs, SSTLs, SQEs, suppliers, and extended functional teams. Provide 1:1 AUROS/PLM training for DREs to ensure proper system usage and documentation quality. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field. Minimum of 5 years of work experience. Strong working knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes, deliverables, and timing. Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional meetings involving Engineering, SQE, Purchasing, Program Management, and Suppliers. Proven capability to present complex quality topics clearly and confidently to both technical teams and senior leadership. Experience driving alignment across departments and ensuring follow‑through on action plans. Ability to analyze quality data, identify gaps, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Skilled in preparing and delivering structured updates, risk summaries, and readiness assessments. Preferred Qualifications Experience serving as a quality lead, APQP champion, or design quality representative in a product development environment. Prior responsibility for facilitating technical reviews, escalation meetings, or leadership‑level presentations. Strong understanding of interdepartmental workflows across Engineering, SQE, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Program teams. Experience coaching or training teams on APQP/PPAP, PLM systems, or quality processes. Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across global or distributed teams. Proficiency with PLM systems, APQP dashboards, and quality reporting tools. Experience preparing and presenting content for senior leadership or executive‑level reviews. 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. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it. Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy. Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th 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 plansAn employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind. Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products. Support for Your Growth and Giving Back We believe in investing in your future and your passions: Tuition reimbursementStudent loan refinancing programs18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community And so much more! 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