Skills

Communication Teamwork Leadership Problem Solving Problem-solving Training Organization

Job Specifications

Job Description

The North America Cross Car Line organization is currently seeking a solutions-oriented Project Quality Specialist to join the Top Hat, Platform and Modules team at the US Headquarters and Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The Project Quality Specialist is responsible for developing and executing standardization of manufacturing quality enablers. The Project Quality Specialist expert must be a creative problem solver, proactive and steadfast in the identification and resolution of vehicle quality. The Engineer will have experience in managing cross-functionally and possess a broad knowledge of the entire automotive engineering, manufacturing and quality landscape and present outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate must be a high-energy, hands-on individual with strength of conviction – a self-confident leader who, in part due to his/her personal presence, style and demeanor, effectively sells ideas and solutions to others. Moreover, this person must have unquestioned integrity.

The Engineer's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Performing root cause analysis of quality issues, often using advanced problem-solving tools (Kepner-Tregoe, Shainin Red X, Design of Experiments, etc.)
Recommending and implementing cost-effective permanent corrective actions
Analyzing quality data from internal and external indicators
Managing engineering changes working with a cross-functional team to ensure timely execution
Conducting product evaluation tests to ensure robustness of product or process change before full implementation
Serving as the point of contact for engineering quality and all product-related incidents

The Engineer will ensure delivery of third-party quality metrics, provide creative thinking to the analysis of data and the identification of new opportunities. The Engineer must have a proven track record of developing and executing standardization and experience with having cross-functional responsibilities in a lean organization. The Engineer will plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment. The Engineer must have strong communication skills to support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership. The Engineer will establish partnerships both internally and externally and should be able to influence without direct authority.

The Project Quality Specialist must show commitment and dedication in delivering a premier product to the consumer, represent the Voice of the Customer to the platform teams and contribute or drive team success by clarifying expectation and minimizing political hurdles. The Project Quality Specialist will demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievements and exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Reactive Black Belt and Green Belt training and completed projects
A minimum of 10 years of Powertrain Manufacturing or Engineering experience
A minimum of 5 years Powertrain Quality experience
Thorough understanding of Engines & Driveline components
Thorough understanding of FCA Quality and Supplier Operations
Thorough understanding of structured problem solving and root cause analysis
Ability to stand and be on your feet long periods of time in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements

Black Belt or Green Belt certification
Experience launching engine programs
Manufacturing, design release, and/or supplier quality experience are strongly desired
Knowledge of engines, transmissions, and driveline components strongly desired
Experience working in a lean/flat organization with cross-functional skills
Ability to lead without direct authority
Strong communication skills
Ability to build partnerships both internally and externally
Capable of planning and prioritizing including the ability to manage multiple projects, determine project urgency and create action plans
Experience and ability to follow ISO/TS16949 and APQP processes to launch and monitor engine manufacturing
The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of developing and executing standardization, especially within the area of Powertrain
The successful candidate must possess outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communications skills
The candidate must be a high-energy, hands-on individual with strength of convictions and leadership presence
This person is by nature a risk-taker and has a high level of ambition. Of equal importance, this person must have unquestioned integrity

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