Job Description
The Vehicle Electrical Systems Manager leads the team responsible for all things related to manufacturing electrical systems at the vehicle assembly plant. The key responsibility is to support the plant in achieving its all-in electrical quality metrics (Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ) Direct Run Rate (DRR) & Warranty). This role leads the plants efforts to produce vehicles that are free of electrical defects by executing the Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO) and building quality in station.
Responsibilities
Lead an integrated technical organization consisting of members from Manufacturing Quality Supplier Quality and Product Development organizations focused on problem solving the plants top external and internal quality problems.
Drive all electrical problems to resolution including plant defects and engineering-related issues.
Establish and maintain the Electrical BoO for the plant
Take ownership of electrical quality processes for both launching and steady-state vehicle programs
Run weekly and daily reports measuring plant electrical quality.
Report out weekly to plant leadership (staff and operations meeting) on status of Electrical quality metrics and top plant controllable issues.
Lead the resolution of Electrical Supplier Quality and ergonomic issues affecting the assembly plant.
Ensure consistent and fair usage of Supplier Practical Problem Solving system cost recoveries and Supplier Performance Reviews to improve wire harness and module supplier performance.
Develop and train engineers in the Electrical Team
Model and foster desired core values and behaviors
Basic Skills Required
Bachelors degree in Engineering
Quality system knowledge of processes in manufacturing
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
Experience in both production and quality
Highly developed oral & written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead motivate and facilitate others in group situations
Ability to manage people
Experience working in a team environment.
Experience with electrical architectures
Preferred Skills
5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing processes
Vehicle program launch experience
Electrical engineering degree
Leadership experience
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