Conformity of Production Planning & Audit Lead

Come join our Stellantis Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance Team where we are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Be a part of a team filled with bright, resourceful, and determined employees who play a vital role in Stellantis's regulatory development, certification, and compliance activities.

We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, deliver as a way of life, and are inspired to make a positive impact. Team members are expected to establish effective working relationships, founded on trust and transparency, with our internal and external partners. Sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive decisions through consensus and influence change are a must.

Stellantis provides information for international vehicle homologation to demonstrate regulatory quality assurance of vehicles related to safety and environmental aspects. This can include engineering and manufacturing process information, and post homologation production test results to demonstrate ongoing compliance. The Conformity of Production (COP) and Audit Lead is responsible for working with the engineering and manufacturing teams to establish activities that will satisfy the requirements for quality assurance. The Conformity of Production (COP) and Audit Lead is responsible for establishing and coordinating audit activities with homologation authorities and supporting the authorities during on-site audits.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Review vehicle program information to identify the need for audit and COP programs
• Develop COP plans and drive COP activities to conclusion
• Establish plans for engineering and production process audit and support the teams in demonstrating results that will fulfill agency audit expectations
• Manage the regulatory control plan
• Manage preparation and on-site audit activities with agency representatives
• Manage the resolution of audit findings to completion

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing, quality, or engineering audit
• Broad understanding of vehicle and manufacturing systems
• Strong collaboration and communication (written and verbal) skills; ability to drive results
• Ability to interpret product planning information and develop conclusions
• Self-starter who is detail oriented and disciplined

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a Science, Computer, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• Experience communicating with homologation agencies
• Experience in global environmental and safety regulations
• Working knowledge of global regulatory emissions compliance, testing and certification processes/procedures