Quality?Specialist
Role Summary
The Quality Specialist provides an independent review of quality-system processes and supports the delivery of quality products during new product launches. The role works cross-functionally with Powertrain Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Quality to strengthen manufacturing processes, resolve component and vehicle-assembly issues, and achieve launch quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Support launch readiness before the build phase and through post-launch stabilization.
Identify, assign ownership for, and help correct vehicle-assembly problems, plant issues, and final-line failures.
Lead structured problem-solving activities and determine escalation requirements based on severity, interim action, and root-cause status.
Support Assembly Plant First Time Capability (FTC) objectives in coordination with engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and plant quality teams.
Manage key quality milestones and present status during Industrial Head (IH), Engineering, and Plant Manager reviews.
Conduct daily and weekly coordination meetings and issue regular status reports to management.
Quality Data and Documentation
Support Quality Engineering through data collection, stratification, and analysis from internal and external sources.
Maintain internal quality-document databases for accurate storage and retrieval.
Use Microsoft Office applications to create reports, templates, and presentations.
Assist management with procedures, meeting preparation, and presentations.
Support quality projects using World Class Manufacturing methodology.
Work Requirements
The primary work location may be the launch assembly plant, and some local travel may be required.
ADDING SAME GENERAL NOTES FOR ALL JOBS Primary work locations will be Warren Truck and Auburn Hills.
Occasional travel to local suppliers may be required.
Bryce noted that supplier visits would likely occur when investigating quality concerns, reviewing supplier processes, or performing root-cause analysis.
Travel to suppliers is expected to be infrequent but may become necessary as production ramps up and components are sourced.
Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree is preferred for the role but NOT required
The team confirmed they would be open to candidates with a master's degree.
Relevant experience is valued more heavily than advanced education when evaluating candidates.
Candidate Submission Guidance
cross-submissions are acceptable and encouraged if a candidate meets the qualifications for multiple positions.
Interview Process
Interviews will preferably be conducted in person at Warren Truck.
Interview panels will typically include:
The Engineering Manager
The appropriate team lead (depending on the position, such as an Interior Lead)
Additional team members as needed
Expected interview panel size is approximately 2 3 interviewers.
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.