Quality Manager

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Role Overview The Role: As the Site Quality Manager, you will lead the Quality Operations, Quality Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams within a dynamic Vehicle Assembly Plant environment. This onsite leadership role is responsible for overseeing the plant’s entire quality function, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with global standards. You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing new products, processes, and operational plans that directly impact business outcomes. Collaborating closely with Shop Directors and cross‑functional manufacturing teams, you will define, approve, and standardize Global Quality Operations requirements, launch quality system procedures, metrics, and best practices. Your responsibilities include proactively addressing manufacturing requirements during the Global Product Development Process (GPDP) and Product Quality Readiness Reviews (PQRRs), while supporting all launch improvement initiatives. You will also work closely with the brand quality team and dealer network to assess warranty concerns and develop solutions. This role requires strategic influence across the organization to promote new concepts and approaches, as well as the ability to solve complex problems and adapt working methods in the absence of defined procedures. Responsibilities Manage day‑to‑day quality operations and coordinate activities across departments Lead strategy and implementation of large‑scale quality initiatives Develop new products, processes, and standards aligned with GM’s business strategy Drive continuous improvement and change management across the plant Build and develop high‑performing teams; make staffing decisions and guide development Achieve plant metrics (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environment) Champion Global Manufacturing System (GMS), Built‑in Quality (BIQ), and Workplace Safety System (WSS) Maintain control systems, budgets, and performance monitoring tools Lead document control and competitive benchmarking to improve Cost of Quality (CoQ) Influence internal and external stakeholders to adopt new practices and approaches Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment 3+ years of quality experience (engineering, operations, assurance) Ability and willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd) Ability and willingness to work over‑time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed Strong knowledge of GMS, BIQ, and Global Quality Requirements (GQRs) High‑level problem‑solving and continuous improvement skills Strong communication, presentation, and task management abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP, GSIP, Cognos Preferred Qualifications MBA or MS in Engineering 5+ years of quality experience (engineering, operations, assurance) 2+ years of launch experience Experience with: Vehicle Electrical Architecture and Subsystems Experience with: CAN & Ethernet log review, DTC, diagnostic modes (DID/RID/IODIDs) Experience with: Controls integration, system integration, IRTs End‑of‑Line, Programming, Static and DVT testing Experience with: Quality audits (ISO, BIQ, Torque, Weld, Sealing, PCP, TEB) Experience with: Product safety systems (SUFS, S PRTS/SPPS, GRA) Experience with: Knowledge of Six Sigma, Red X, Shainin methodologies Experience with: Strong Built‑in Quality and ISO/IATF understanding Benefits Overview From day one, we’re looking out for your well‑being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. 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