Quality Specialist - PSP

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Quality Specialist - PSP

Job Summary :

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Quality Specialist - PSP. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do :

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 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 implement cost-effective permanent corrective actions. The Engineer will analyze quality data from internal and external indicators, manage engineering changes working with a cross-functional team to ensure timely execution. The Engineer will conduct product evaluation tests to ensure robustness of product or process change before full implementation and will be 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 should be able to influence without direct authority. The Project Quality Manager 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.

Basics :

• 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 Our Client´s 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.
• We are looking for doer, a person that is hands on.
• Knowledge and capable in the usage of Office excel and power point.
• Self-oriented.
• 100% onsite position.
• No driving of a vehicle required.
• Some travelling will be required (0-20%).

Preferred :

Ability to lead without direct authority.

How You Will Be Successful :

What We Offer :

Why Work with Us :

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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