Quality Manager - Powertrain

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 13,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment within the framework of temporary employment.

Job Description

• • Lead and maintain the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) specific to powertrain products.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, customer requirements, and company policies.
  • Conduct internal audits and manage third-party audits to ensure quality standards are being met.

• Supplier Quality Management:

  • Oversee the selection and evaluation of suppliers for powertrain components, ensuring they meet all quality requirements.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and perform supplier audits as necessary.

• Product Quality Assurance:

  • Monitor the quality of powertrain components and systems through all stages of the production process.
  • Investigate and resolve product quality issues through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
  • Lead failure analysis and validation testing for powertrain components and systems.

• Customer and Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure all products comply with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and customer specifications.
  • Serve as the point of contact for customer quality concerns related to powertrain components and systems.
  • Coordinate and implement product quality reviews and customer audits.

• Team Leadership and Training:

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of quality engineers and technicians.
  • Provide training and support for employees on quality standards, tools, and techniques.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness within the team and across the organization.

• Reporting and Documentation:

  • Maintain detailed records of quality control inspections, audits, test results, and corrective actions.
  • Prepare and present reports on quality performance, trends, and improvement initiatives to senior management.
  • Manage documentation related to product quality, including specifications, process flows, and work instructions.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive continuous improvement efforts across the powertrain manufacturing process, focusing on reducing defects, improving efficiency, and minimizing waste.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance product quality and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and or MBA from an ABET accredited university (or equivalent)​
• Knowledge in Engines and Engine Dress Components
• Experience developing Performance Standards, Creating master sections and Surface feasibility proposal for PDO​
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN bus and experience with circuit analysis​
• Design for Six Sigma DFSS experienced (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred), Shainin Green Belt​
• Experience with Tooling and Manufacturing methods for Engines and Engine Dress Components
• Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, leadership, organizational skills, excellent relationship building skills with the ability to work in a cross functional team environment​
• Knowledge of Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), FEA, Mold Flow Virtual Validation, GD&T, and i-Speed
• Well-rounded outward attitude
• Willingness to present to Management
• Knowledge of Quality Methods and tools (Green Belt -- DFSS/Reactive, SBT, 3L5Y)
• Ability to lead colleagues from engineering, planning, and suppliers to achieve goals
• Demonstrated potential to direct, teach, lead and inspire
• Highly effective at communicating technical issues both verbally and written
• Experience with CAN (Canoe) bus
• ​Excellent MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Out