Plant Quality Engineering Manager

About the role

The Plant Quality Engineering Manager (PQEM) oversees all aspects of product conformity at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. Reporting directly to the Quality Center Manager, the PQEM manages the Product Quality team on all product quality-related issues. This role requires a strong commitment to quality and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead external quality KPI management to achieve targets, drive improvements, and escalate issues
• Resolve systemic or major quality issues such as Top Warranty, Recalls, RRT, CSN
• Develop process for Plant Vehicle Engineer (PVE) core competencies
• Implement best practices and standards through PVE Tech Clubs
• Manage implementation of Product/Process Changes through Risk Assessment and station readiness process (PERs, IAAs, CNs and Station Change Management)
• Perform critical Yard Hold/PRI activities to ensure vehicle quality, mitigate risks, and prompt unit release
• Ensure compliance to standards for critical vehicle level functional objectives, performance standards, and processes (HLA, Alignment, Water Test, Rolls, Evac/Fill, Electrical Tests)
• Support WCM Quality & Customer Safety Pillar by leading resolution of Quality issues
• Lead Q Teams and participate in up-front development activities for risk/issue identification for launching products (WPI, PPIW, Digital Scroll, PFMEAs, ECRA, SRA, Functionality, Fit/Finish)
• Ensure all milestone targets are met during each Development Phase within Launch
• Ensure production conformity through the Vehicle Center (CTVV) testing
• Represent “Voice of the Customer” within the Assembly Plant
• Deliver cars in conformity (CPA, TDF and VLO must be within assigned targets)
• Manage Supplier Table Organization through his staff to ensure material issues are addressed appropriately

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited university (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 8+ years of plant quality-related experience
• Previous experience in Plant Resident Engineering, Plant Vehicle Engineering, or Vehicle Launch
• Ability to lead an engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on time
• Previous supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to coach and teach others
• Well-versed in Google and/or Microsoft programs
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, from high-level meetings down to the shop floor
• Ability to work off-shift hours as necessary
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Self-motivated and directed
• Ability to thrive in a high-intensity environment while working on multiple projects
• Experience in design, testing, or manufacturing of vehicles and their related components

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited university (or other Engineering degree, in combination with relevant experience)
• 8+ years of plant quality related experience
• Previous experience in Plant Resident Engineering, Plant Vehicle Engineering, or Vehicle Launch
• Ability to lead an Engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on time
• Previous supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to coach and teach others
• Well-versed in Google and/or Microsoft Programs
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal from High Level Meetings down to the Shop Floor
• Ability to work off shift hours as necessary
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Self-motivated and directed
• Ability to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projects
• Experience in design, testing, or manufacturing of vehicles and its related components

Skills

• Advanced problem-solving and kaizen methodology
• Leadership in continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Collaboration with cross-functional manufacturing teams
• Facilitation of consensus among stakeholders
• Development of standards and best practices
• Usage of advanced problem-solving and kaizen methodology
• Leading and supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented): Comprehensive coverages encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and overall wellbeing of employees, including short- and long-term disability. Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with employer match & contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and float/wellbeing days. Family benefits include 12 weeks paid parental leave, domestic partner benefits, family building benefit, marketplace, life/disability insurance. Professional growth includes annual training, tuition reimbursement, and discounts, business resource & intra-professional groups. Company car & more includes comprehensive company car program and vehicle discounts. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

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Schedule

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