Responsibilities

1. Lead the Advanced Quality Engineering team for the applicable designated Customer Business Unit(s), including, but not limited to: training, mentoring, establishing goals, performance reviews, collaboration amongst other AQMs (regular meeting cadence), etc.

2. Successfully manage all resource demands ensuring proper allocation with capable, skilled individuals

3. Support quote process (until resources assigned): ...creation of Phase 1 Quality Workbook, including cross functional engagement with the applicable YFS Manufacturing plant(s)…. target setting, quote process, attending customer reviews/SDT meetings, etc.

4. Support all Quality quotes, MSA plans, gauge plans/execution, OK to Ship reviews, dimensional evaluations. Control Plan development, etc.

5. Ensure all internal launch and customer Advanced Quality Planning deliverables are completed on-time, to the required quality expectations. PRP deliverables to be understood and up-to-date (Who/What/When) for Launch/Program Reviews (e.g., Quality deliverables in the Gate Workbook – PSMC, Safe Launch, etc.), ensuring a successful YFS Manufacturing planthand off, etc.

6. Thorough program engagement; an active member of all applicable Program Reviews, LRR reviews, Red Flag Meetings and launch support plans, etc.

7. Drive the Advance Quality Team to achieve the YFS 0-0-0-90-100 launch metric

8. Support the preparation and on-timedelivery of all PPAP packages for submission and approval by the Customer, ensuring a plan to meeton-time PPAP and Customer invoice timing

9. Support efforts to improve Quality performance throughout the organization by analysing Advanced Quality metrics, applicable Operational COPQ/non-conformances, applicable Customer score cards (Quality expertise) and associated metrics

10. Develop, lead and maintain training initiatives to applicable Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) within the YFS NA organization. Act as the CSR expert for applicable Customer business unit(s), holdingquarterly reviews with applicable YFS Manufacturing plants/launch teams of any updates/changes.

11. Ensure the Advanced Quality team is following Quality Management Systems during product/process/launch development (e.g., BOS, YFIMS, IQS, IATF 16949, VDA, etc.)

12. Provide YFS plant operational support, as needed, for problem solving (e.g., root cause and robust PCA evaluations), internal/external audit preparation, etc.

13. Support efforts in optimizing plant Operational Quality performance and associated scorecard metrics.

14. Establish and maintain exceptional customer facing relationships, resulting in excellent customer satisfaction

15. Conduct all work activities following company safety policies and procedures

16. Perform other duties as assigned by the BU Quality leader 

Required Qualifications

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering or Science with10 years of related work experience.

Work Experience

• Relevant automotive quality leadership experience (5 years minimum).
• Experience leading others 
• Experience in Advanced Quality Planning including strong proficiency withAIAG Advanced Quality Planning (e.g., Control Plans, FMEAs, PPAPs, MSA and Statistical Process Control standards, etc.) 
• Experience with VDA/ISO/IATF Quality Systems is required. Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable. 
• Familiarity with the YFS launch process ishighly desirable