The Role:
The Vehicle Electrical Systems Manager leads the team responsible for all things related to manufacturing electrical systems at the vehicle assembly plant. The key responsibility is to support the plant in achieving its all-in electrical quality metrics (Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ), Direct Run Rate (DRR) & Warranty). This role leads the plant’s efforts to produce vehicles that are free of electrical defects by executing the Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO) and “building quality in station.”
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- Lead an integrated, technical organization consisting of members from Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality and Product Development organizations focused on problem solving the plant’s top external and internal quality problems. Drive all electrical problems to resolution, including plant defects and engineering-related issues.
- Establish and maintain the Electrical BoO for the plant
- Take ownership of electrical quality processes for both launching and steady-state vehicle programs
- Run weekly and daily reports measuring plant electrical quality. Report out weekly to plant leadership (staff and operations meeting) on status of Electrical quality metrics and top plant controllable issues.
- Lead the resolution of Electrical Supplier Quality and ergonomic issues affecting the assembly plant. Ensure consistent and fair usage of Supplier Practical Problem Solving system, cost recoveries, and Supplier Performance Reviews to improve wire harness and module supplier performance.
- Develop and train engineers in the Electrical Team
- Model and foster desired core values and behaviors
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience
- 5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing processes
- Quality system knowledge of processes in manufacturing
- High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
- Experience in both production and quality
- Highly developed oral & written communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and facilitate others in group situations
- Ability to manage people
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Experience with electrical architectures
- Ability to work off-shift and over-time as needed
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Vehicle program launch experience
- Electrical engineering background
- Leadership experience
