Quality Group - Product Development Quality

Job Description

Sponsorship:GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATIONRELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DONOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g. H1B TNSTEM OPT etc. NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren MI or Pontiac MI three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

The Role

The Product Development Quality Manager (PDQM) leads a diverse team Powertrain Program Quality Managers and Voice of the Customer Architects supporting multiple aspects of product development. Team will support ICE products during development including Gas / Diesel Engines Transmissions and PHEVs. This team collaborates with Engineering Manufacturing Design Innovation Program Planning and individual Program Teams throughout the early phase of product development and launch. This team also leads key Quality processes working with 3rd party metrics Marketing and Finance.

A considerable amount of creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment. This role will support new and major programs within the development space as well as minor and CAP increase programs.

What Youll Do

• Lead Powertrain Quality Team of 710 team members

• Lead Voice of Customer discussions through Program Quality Managers and Voice of Customer Architects at key decision points

• Lead/guide Program Quality Manager of Program Quality and Readiness Reviews (PSQRRs) to verify that critical Quality and Readiness deliverables meet the customers requirements and that they are completed on time with integrity; assure there is a high level of awareness of the risk potential of nongreen deliverables and provide guidance on proceed or not proceed decisions from AC to SC PSQRR gates

• Support Vehicle Program Quality Readiness Review (PQRR) process keeping vehicle team and leadership updated on Powertrain issues and readiness

• Support Captured Test Fleet (CTF) and On Road Vehicle Testing (ORVT) activities including planning monitoring and root causing of issues during develop and launch

• Lead hand off of products from Development to Launch working closely with other Quality and support teams to ensure smooth transition

• Initiates Program Warranty Risk Assessment as well Establish New Tech Risk Mitigation plans

• Lead Policy & Warranty process for Program Quality in collaboration with Finance team

• Perform People Leader HR related tasks for Development Quality including forecasting and staffing decisions to support development program plan

• Follow standardized work as provided in the Global Program Quality Plan

• Own Program Development Quality Plan standard work and process improvements implementing improvements and or needed additions to Global Program Quality Plan

• Lead periodic second dimensional assignments and strategic initiatives within Quality department including Subject Matter Expert responsibility

• Support Warranty improvement activities to reduce product IPTV CPV Compass PPH JD Power scores and warranty spend

• Development of teams members ensuring team member growth and career planning

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering Math Physics IT Computer Science Chemistry or equivalent experience

• 8 years of experience in a jobrelated field

• Good interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of Product Engineering and Manufacturing processes

• Multiple programs experience including early development and launch (exposure to multiple phases of GVDP and GPDP)

• Must be able to travel on an as needed basis especially during launch phase

• DFSS Green Belt / Red X Journeyman certification

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Crossfunctional experience such as Engineering Manufacturing Calibration and Vehicle Development

• Powertrain Development Experience

• Powertrain and Assembly plant / new vehicle and/or Powertrain launch experience

• People Leader Experience

• Familiar with AIAG Advanced Quality Planning process and tools

• ASQ Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma experience and/or certification

• DFSS Black Belt

• Masters Degree

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

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Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals dependent on role needs. Every day we want every employee no matter their background ethnicity preferences or location to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes the following benefits in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days holidays and parental leave for mothers fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive) dental vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional personal educational or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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