The Issue Management Engineer is responsible for leading the intake, documentation, coordination, and resolution of engineering-related issues across all vehicle families and development phases. Acting as a central point of contact, this role ensures that issues?whether identified during validation, HIL testing, PWB, or in-market performance (IOP, QFS, IQS, warranty)?are properly tracked and resolved. The role supports cross-functional alignment and accountability throughout the engineering lifecycle and into post-production.
Key Responsibilities:
Issue Management:
Own the issue intake process for both pre-production and post-production phases. Capture and prioritize issues from multiple sources: testing teams, validation reports, manufacturing feedback, customer service, warranty data, etc. Ensure accurate logging of issues in the GIM system including root cause, responsible parties, and resolution timeline.
Coordination and Communication:
Serve as liaison between engineering, validation, quality, manufacturing, and customer support teams. Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to review open items, assign actions, and track progress. Support escalations and provide clear status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
Data Management & Reporting:
Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to monitor issue trends, open item aging, and resolution rates. Present periodic reports to management on issue status, emerging patterns and areas requiring attention. Issues documentation on problem definition, root cause analysis, interim and permanent corrective actions. Summarize the issues to be understandable for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Assist in capturing lessons learned and integrating feedback into future program development.
Team Leadership & Structure Alignment:
Work within a team structure organized by Vehicle Family and Lifecycle Phase. Provide guidance and technical oversight to team members supporting both development and field issue resolution. Collaborate with other teams (e.g., Warranty Improvement team / Quality teams) to align practices, share insights, and avoid duplication of efforts.
Key Competencies:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Process-oriented with attention to detail and documentation. Ability to manage multiple issues and drive them to closure under tight timelines. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and coordinating across technical and non-technical stakeholders. High ownership, teamwork and accountability.
Value to the Organization:
Acts as a safeguard for quality and performance by ensuring no critical issue is overlooked. Reduces risk to program launches and in-field reliability. Drives systemic improvements and cross-functional accountability. Enables data-driven decision-making through structured issue tracking and reporting.
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 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 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.
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