Quality Engineering Manager, Spring Hill Assembly
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Job Description On Site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Spring Hill Production Facility on a full-time basis. The Role: Spring Hill Assembly is entering an important period of product complexity, automation growth, and multiple upcoming launches.
We are seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for driving quality engineering execution across traditional and EV powertrain products, as well as luxury Cadillac-branded vehicles. This role is ideal for an engineering leader who is energized by technical problem solving, launch readiness, variation reduction, and cross-functional collaboration.
The selected leader will have the opportunity to influence measurable quality improvements, strengthen manufacturing execution, and help elevate Cadillac product execution to align with Tier 1 luxury customer expectations
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage a team of quality engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality output and professional development.
- Oversee the implementation and execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives for new product launches and engineering changes, ensuring robust quality plans are in place from design to production.
- Drive the application of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify potential failure modes in manufacturing processes, develop mitigation strategies, and reduce risk.
- Manage the Problem Resolution and Tracking System (PRTS) to effectively document, analyze, and resolve quality issues, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide expert guidance and leadership in Technical Problem Solving methodologies to identify root causes of quality defects, implement robust solutions, and prevent recurrence.
- Champion Variation Reduction initiatives across all manufacturing processes, utilizing statistical analysis and lean principles to optimize performance and achieve consistent product quality.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to integrate quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Monitor and improve key internal and external quality performance indicators, analyze data, and report on quality trends and progress to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
- Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Bachelor’s degree required. 7+ years of experience in engineering, preferably automotive or related field.
- Knowledge and practical application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles and tools.
- Strong expertise in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plan development.
- Demonstrated ability in Technical Problem Solving, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Solid understanding and experience with Variation Reduction techniques and statistical process control (SPC).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, interfacing and supporting all levels of the organization.
- What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred. (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience in a leadership or management role with demonstrated ability in People Management.
- Proficient in utilizing Problem Resolution and Tracking Systems (JIRA PRTS) for effective issue management. 

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- This role is categorized as onsite.
- This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

- The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

- This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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