Quality Operations Manager
Pubblicato il 16-08-2026 - Stellantis in Torino
Company Overview
Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable, and safe mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.
The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.
With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.
Position Summary
The Quality Operations Manager is responsible for leading all operational quality activities within the aluminum foundry, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, internal standards, and automotive quality systems.
The role has direct responsibility for Product Audits, Process Audits, the Metallurgical Laboratory, and the Metrology Laboratory , ensuring product conformity, process capability, and the reliability of quality control systems.
The position acts as a key interface between Quality, Production, Foundry Operations, Engineering, and Customers, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all quality operations activities across the foundry, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
- Define and deploy quality objectives,
performance indicators, and improvement plans aligned with plant and business targets.
- Support the Quality Manager in achieving customer satisfaction and continuous improvement objectives.
- Manage Product Audit activities to verify compliance with customer specifications, engineering standards, and internal requirements.
- Lead Process Audit programs to ensure adherence to standardized work, control plans, and process parameters.
- Analyze audit results, identify systemic weaknesses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor the effectiveness of improvement actions and drive sustainable problem resolution.
- Lead all activities performed by the Metallurgical Laboratory, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of testing and analysis activities.
- Support root cause analysis and failure investigations related to material and metallurgical issues.
- Ensure compliance with metallurgical standards, customer specifications, and laboratory procedures.
- Lead the Metrology Laboratory, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of dimensional verification processes.
- Lead cross-functional problem-solving activities using structured methodologies.
- Support customer complaint investigations and corrective action implementation.
- Promote preventive quality initiatives aimed at reducing defects, scrap, and process variability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process capability and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in similar role.
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Science).
- Experience in quality operations roles within complex industrial environments.
- Experience with product and process audits and quality laboratories.
- Experience within the foundry industry is considered a plus.
- Native Italian and English proficiency at B2 level or above.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Technical Requirements
- Customer Quality Performance
- Product Audit Compliance
- Process Audit Compliance
- Metallurgical Laboratory Performance
- Metrology Laboratory Performance
- Measurement System Reliability
- Internal Defect and Scrap Reduction
- Corrective Action Effectiveness
- IATF Compliance
Soft Skills
- Proven experience in people management and team leadership.
- Problem-solving mindset.
- Continuous improvement orientation.
- Critical thinking, analytical skills and rigor.
- Ability to promote a quality-oriented mindset within the plant.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Offer
· Salary range: from 43.000 € to 52.000 €, that will be defined depending on the level of adherence of the candidate to the job requirements
· Collective Agreement: In accordance with the provisions of the Specific Collective Labour Agreement (CCSL – CNEL code: CO10), and in particular with regard to the classification within the third professional area.
Disclaimer
At Stellantis , we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability.
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