Project Quality Specialist

We are recruiting an experienced Project Quality Specialist to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

• Onsite
• Must be willing and able to travel to the USA (0‑20%), without restrictions, effective on the start date
• Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record

• Developing and executing standardization of manufacturing quality enablers
• Performing root cause analysis of quality issues, often using advanced problem‑solving tools (Kepner‑Tregoe, Shainin Red X, Design of Experiments, etc.) recommending and implementing cost‑effective permanent corrective actions
• Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators, manage engineering changes working with a cross‑functional team to ensure timely execution
• Conduct product evaluation tests to ensure robustness of product or process change before full implementation and will be the point of contact for engineering quality and all product‑related incidents
• Ensure delivery of third‑party quality metrics, provide creative thinking to the analysis of data and the identification of new opportunities
• Proven track record of developing and executing standardization and experience with having cross‑functional responsibilities in a lean organization
• Plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment
• Possess strong communication skills to support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership
• Establish partnerships both internally and externally should be able to influence without direct authority
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication in delivering a premier product to the consumer, represent the Voice of the Customer to the platform teams and contribute or drive team success by clarifying expectation and minimizing political hurdles
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievements and exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results

• Bachelor's degree required
• Reactive Black Belt and Green Belt training and completed projects
• A minimum of 10 years of Powertrain Manufacturing or Engineering experience
• A minimum of 5 years Powertrain Quality experience
• Thorough understanding of Engines & Driveline components
• Thorough understanding of Quality and Supplier Operations
• Thorough understanding of structured problem solving and root cause analysis
• Ability to stand and be on your feet long periods of time in a manufacturing environment

• Black Belt or Green Belt certification
• Experience launching engine program
• Manufacturing, design release, and/or supplier quality experience are strongly desired
• Knowledge of engines, transmissions, and driveline components strongly desired
• Experience working in a lean/flat organization with cross functional skills
• Work with internal teams to develop and implement integrated content required to drive growth and maximize customer value
• Provide creative thinking to the analysis of data and the identification of new opportunities
• Ability to lead without direct authority
• Ability to build partnerships both internally and externally
• Capable of planning and prioritizing including the ability to manage multiple projects, determine project urgency and create action plans
• Experience and ability to follow ISO/TS16949 and APQP processes to launch and monitor engine manufacturing
• The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of developing and executing standardization, especially within the area of Powertrain
• The successful candidate must possess outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communications skills
• The candidate must be a high‑energy, hands‑on individual with…