Site Quality Leader

We are looking for a talented Site Quality Leader to join our team specializing in Quality for our CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) Facility in York, SC .

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead Site Quality Strategy - Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the plant quality system to ensure alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and operational excellence goals.
• Champion Product Quality - Ensure products meet established quality standards by overseeing quality assurance processes and taking ownership of product quality performance across the site.
• Develop High-Performing Teams - Lead, coach, and develop Quality Engineers, Calibration, and Metrology teams to build organizational capability and create a strong culture of quality.
• Drive Continuous Improvement - Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, IQTM, and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve process performance, reduce defects, and eliminate waste.
• Ensure Compliance & Audit Readiness - Maintain compliance with IATF standards, customer-specific requirements, APQP, PPAP, and other quality management system requirements through effective assessments and audits.
• Improve Operational Performance - Lead initiatives focused on Right First Time (RFT), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and other key quality metrics to enhance plant performance and achieve operational goals.
• Support New Product & Technology Deployment - Establish quality priorities and requirements for new technologies, manufacturing processes, and product introductions to ensure successful implementation and long-term reliability.
• Drive Strategic Change & Sustainability - Act as a change agent by identifying value creation opportunities, adopting innovative quality tools, and supporting greenhouse gas reduction and sustainability initiatives across the site.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Lead Through Influence & Accountability - Partner effectively with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive alignment, establish ownership, manage escalations, and ensure timely execution of quality improvement actions.

• Drive Preventive Quality Systems - Shift the organization from reactive problem-solving to proactive defect prevention by strengthening root cause analysis, corrective actions, layered process audits, effectiveness verification, and quality management processes.

• Leverage Data for Decision Making - Utilize quality metrics such as reject rates, yield, COPQ, PPM, repeat defects, and customer performance data to identify risks, prioritize improvements, and drive sustainable results.

• Develop People & Build Capability - Coach leaders, engineers, supervisors, and operators in quality ownership, problem-solving, customer focus, and continuous improvement methodologies to strengthen organizational performance.

• Champion Continuous Improvement Culture - Foster an environment focused on prevention, accountability, standardization, daily management discipline, and long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes and firefighting.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
Demonstrated role competence is required. College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject or experience equivalent is required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.


Experience:
Significant relevant work experience required. Preferably 5-7 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Program Management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry.
Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience preferred.

Qualifications

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Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.