TRG

Quality Specialist [47785]

TRG Sterling Heights, MI
TRG

Quality Specialist [47785]

TRG Sterling Heights, MI
2 weeks ago 59 applicants

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The Quality Specialist will be a team member providing an independent review of the Quality System processes, within the supply base. The Quality Specialist ensures completion of the process to an acceptable standard and delivery of a quality product to the customer at the launch of a new product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for providing; on-site support at suppliers' facilities to ensure launch readiness as required leading up to and including after program launch.
  • Work cross-functionally with Powertrain Engineering, Manufacturing and Purchasing to ensure viable and technical proficient suppliers and manufacturing processes are selected.
  • Driving change within both plant manufacturing and component suppliers to resolve component issues, as well as ensure component suppliers'Â processes are robust and capable.
  • Will lead problem solving activities with internal and external organizations, as well as manage key component quality milestones.
  • Travel may be required (approximately 20%) to supplier locations and other facility locations in U.S. and Canada and possibly Mexico.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering 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 and Driveline components
  • Thorough understanding of FCA 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


PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Black Belt or Green Belt certification
  • Experience launching engine programs
  • Manufacturing, design release and or supplier quality experience are strongly desired
  • Knowledge of engines, transmissions and driveline components strongly desired
  • Experience working in a lean/flat organization with cross functional skills
  • Work with internal teams to develop and implement integrated content required to drive growth and maximize customer value
  • Provide creative thinking to the analysis of data and the identification of new opportunities
  • Ability to lead without direct authority
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to build partnerships both internally and externally
  • Capable of planning and prioritizing including the ability to manage multiple projects, determine project urgency and create action plans
  • Experience and ability to follow ISO/TS16949 and APQP processes to launch and monitor engine manufacturing.
  • The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of developing and executing standardization, especially within the area of Powertrain.
  • The successful candidate must possess outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communications skills.
  • The candidate must be a high-energy, hands-on individual with strength of convictions and leadership presence.
  • This person is by nature a risk-taker and has a high level of ambition. Of equal importance, this person must have unquestioned integrity.

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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Contract

  • Job function

    Quality Assurance

  • Industries

    Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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