Staff Technical Project Manager for Mid-Size Quality will be responsible for driving the Quality functions PDP deliverables throughout major and minor launches.They will work closely with different cross-functional teams (Engineering, Digital, Program Mgmt, Mfg, Supplier quality) to ensure the quality objectives and processes are being executed and meeting expectations. These elements will be executed as part of an overall strong meeting cadence.

In addition to driving execution of the APQP and launch activities, ongoing quality deliverables will be expected post launch. This will include but is not limited to benchmarking, process capability improvements, lessons learned execution and once again issues mgmt. Issues management will be a key role and expectation within launch and post launch activities. Ongoing customer/field issue resolution will be essential so as to drive customer expectations and ensure our warranty costs are meeting targeted levels.

You Will:

• Establish and oversee Quality strategy for the KSA program throughout all aspects of the product development lifecycle
• Identify opportunities for and deploy new, common processes/standards to improve ensure product and process quality from AMP-2
• Work with the AMP-2 team to maintain a common, consistent quality processes where possible and robust solutions when unique approaches are necessary.
• Serve as Quality organization leader and point of contact for the KSA program product line / program
• Collaborate with the Mid-Size Quality mgr to Sset and drive Quality deliverables for product line launch through sustaining production, including but not limited to: Launch Risk and Mitigation Plans, APQ Design Reviews, Prototype evaluation, DVPR, PPAP/LQP, Manufacturing process validation, Quality Control Plan, Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
• Collaborate with the Mid-Size Quality Manager to Create timelines and resource planning to meet program quality deliverables
• Manage metrics, reporting and escalations of Quality deliverables and performance
• Establish and execute process for launch issues management; drive critical issues to closure
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, NPI and Incoming Quality to ensure new program Clear to Build readiness and conformance of Quality deliverables during part-level change management
• Understand and stay abreast of the business performance and internal / external quality issues
• Set and manage product Single Quality Agenda, guide product quality priorities
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews on open plant /field issues and drive them to closure; facilitate lessons learned for future programs

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• 8+ years of product development or manufacturing/quality operations experience
• 8+ years of project/program management experience and/or leading cross-functional teams
• Experience in the automotive industry preferred
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA and APQP
• Experience with CTQ of the product at part level/system level/vehicle level
• Must be a self-starter and results oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with teams in different time zones.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with ability to drive decisions using data/metrics; prior hands-on experience with driving RCCA on the floor during builds and validating ICA/PCA
• Ability to resolve complex problems independently
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate with teams in different time zones manage teams and interface well with Sr. Management
• Strong time management skills; ability to prioritize competing requests and needs
• Comfortable working with people in a matrixed environment; able to form cohesive project teams across disparate groups
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and Six Sigma process; capability to implement and drive a quality operating system
• Competency in Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to foster and support a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork; able to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues across all departments