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Plant Quality Engineering Manager
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Warren, Michigan, United States
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Job Description
The Plant Quality Engineering Manager (PQEM) is responsible for all aspects of product conformity at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant. The PQEM reports directly to the Quality Center Manager and manages the Product Quality team on all product quality related issues. With unquestioned integrity and strength of conviction, the PQM responds to manufacturing quality issues and manages product changes. The Product Quality Engineering Manager will build effective relationships with both Salaried and Hourly, Assembly Plant and Corporate, to lead projects, validate product changes, provide technical expertise, and improve outgoing quality that will exceed the customers' expectations. Through the usage of advanced problem solving and kaizen methodology, the PQEM leads and supports all continuous quality improvement initiatives by working collaboratively within cross-functional manufacturing teams and facilitates consensus from the main stakeholders. The PQEM works to develop standards and best practices that can be read across to other assembly plants.
Additional responsibilities include:
Lead external quality KPI management for achieving targets, driving improvement/corrective actions and escalation
Resolution of systemic/chronic or major quality issues (Top Warranty, Recalls, RRT, CSN)
Development process for Plant Quality Engineer (PQE) core competencies
Implementation of best practice and standards (Read Across) through PQE Tech Clubs
Manage the 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, mitigation of risks and prompt release of units
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
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)
Manages the Supplier Table Organization through his staff to ensure Material issues are addressed appropriately
Location(s)
21500 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan 48091, United States
Requirements
Basic 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 Quality 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/of 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 it's related components
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Reactive Black Belt
World Class Manufacturing Experience, preferably in QCS
Employment Type
Full-time
Stellantis
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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