Plant Quality Engineering Manager

The Plant Quality Engineering Manager (PQEM) is responsible for all aspects of product conformity at the Sterling Heights 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 escalationResolution of systemic/chronic or major quality issues (Top Warranty, Recalls, RRT, CSN)Development process for Plant Vehicle Engineer (PVE) core competenciesImplementation of best practice and standards (Read Across) through PVE Tech ClubsManage 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 unitsEnsure 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 issuesLead 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 LaunchProduction conformity through the Vehicle Center (CTVV) testingRepresent "Voice of the Customer" within the Assembly PlantDeliver 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 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 experiencePrevious experience in Plant Resident Engineering, Plant Vehicle Engineering, or Vehicle Launch Ability to lead an Engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on timePrevious supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to coach and teach othersWell-versed in Google and/of Microsoft ProgramsExperience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actionsStrong communication skills, both written and verbal from High Level Meetings down to the Shop FloorAbility to work off shift hours as necessaryPrevious experience working in a union environmentSelf-motivated and directedAbility to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projectsExperience in design, testing, or manufacturing of vehicles and it's related componentsPreferred Qualifications:Master's degreeReactive Black BeltWorld Class Manufacturing Experience, preferably in QCS, WO, EEM, EPM