Quality Specialist

The Quality Specialist is responsible for developing and executing standardization of manufacturing quality enablers. The Quality Specialist expert must be a creative problem solver, proactive and steadfast in the identification and resolution vehicle quality.

The Quality Specialist 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators, manage engineering changes working with a cross-functional team to ensure timely execution.
• 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.
• Ensure delivery of third-party quality metrics, provide creative thinking to the analysis of data and the identification of new opportunities.
• Plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment.
• Support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership.
• Establish partnerships both internally and externally should be able to influence without direct authority.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace/Aeronautical, Biomedical/Biomechanical/Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil or Materials from an ABET accredited university
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to collect and synthesize data into meaningful information and communicate clearly to all levels of the organization
• Self-directed, team oriented with demonstrated planning/problem-solving skills
• Experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software required