On Site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Wentzville Production Facility on a full-time basis.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Engineering Manager to lead the quality engineering efforts at our Wentzville Assembly plant. This role is crucial for driving continuous improvement in product quality, ensuring customer satisfaction, and fostering a culture of excellence within the manufacturing process.
This operation is an existing facility with diverse product offering and level of automation. This leader will lead a team of engineers and must be a proficient leader with solid skills to quickly make an impact in this crucial operation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of quality engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality output and professional development.
- Oversee the implementation and execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives for new product launches and engineering changes, ensuring robust quality plans are in place from design to production.
- Drive the application of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify potential failure modes in manufacturing processes, develop mitigation strategies, and reduce risk.
- Manage the Problem Resolution and Tracking System (PRTS) to effectively document, analyze, and resolve quality issues, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide expert guidance and leadership in Technical Problem Solving methodologies to identify root causes of quality defects, implement robust solutions, and prevent recurrence.
- Champion Variation Reduction initiatives across all manufacturing processes, utilizing statistical analysis and lean principles to optimize performance and achieve consistent product quality.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to integrate quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Monitor and improve key internal and external quality performance indicators, analyze data, and report on quality trends and progress to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) required.
- 7+ years of experience in engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or automotive.
- Proven experience in a leadership or management role with demonstrated ability in People Management.
- In-depth knowledge and practical application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles and tools.
- Strong expertise in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plan development.
- Demonstrated ability in Technical Problem Solving, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Solid understanding and experience with Variation Reduction techniques and statistical process control (SPC).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, interfacing and supporting all levels of the organization.
- Ability to travel 5-10% of the time domestically and internationally.
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree preferred.
- Proficient in utilizing Problem Resolution and Tracking Systems (PRTS) for effective issue management.
