Lead Vehicle Quality Specialist Engineer, Field Quality

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Lead Dimensional Vehicle Quality Specialist is responsible for overseeing the dimensional accuracy of EV body structures, ensuring that product meet quality standards during development, post-manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement of new model programs. This role focuses on development Quality planning during PDP collaborating with manufacturing and Engineering to resolve issues and closing the loop by ensuring future products are designed and built to the highest standards of Dimensional and Field quality.

You Will:

• Monitor and analyze dimensional accuracy issues reported from the field, including those related to assembly, fit, finish, and structural integrity
• Conduct on-site (Factory and Service Centers) inspections and assessments of EV body structures to identify and diagnose dimensional deviations
• Work closely with service centers, manufacturing and field engineers to understand customer-reported issues and their root causes
• Lead root cause analysis for dimensional discrepancies found in development, field, and manufacturing, working with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective actions
• Use data-driven methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D, and SPC (Statistical Process Control) to identify trends, prioritize issues, and ensure effective resolutions
• Coordinate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure that lessons learned from field issues are incorporated into future designs and production processes
• Lead initiatives to for dimensional plan during development of quality of EV body structures
• Implement best practices for dimensional measurement and quality control, leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies
• Provide feedback and recommendations to design and engineering teams to prevent future issues and enhance product quality
• Ambassador for Manufacturing during the development process for Dimensional Excellence
• Work with Vehicle Architecture team to ensure Dimensional strategies throughout the vehicle are being developed at the highest Quality standards
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to ensure that dimensional accuracy requirements during development are understood and met
• Engage with field service teams, customers, and other stakeholders to gather insights and feedback on product performance
• Lead cross-functional reviews during development and field issues, driving accountability and ensuring that actions are implemented effectively
• Maintain accurate records of field issues, dimensional inspections, and quality metrics
• Prepare and present detailed reports on field performance, highlighting trends, root causes, and corrective actions
• Ensure that all documentation complies with company standards and regulatory requirements

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field required
• 8+ years of experience in automotive body structure engineering, with a focus on dimensional accuracy, field support, and quality planning
• Strong proficiency in dimensional analysis tools and software (e.g., CMM, laser scanners, GD&T, CAD software)
• Extensive experience with APQP processes, including FMEA, control plans, and PPAP
• Proven experience in field issue resolution, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other quality/process improvement methodologies
• Experience in the EV sector or with advanced automotive technologies as design and release