Your mission
Imagine launching a critical component: the lab schedule is tight, equipment must be precise, and the data has to be bulletproof. You coordinate testing against standards, confirm dimensions with GD&T rigor, keep instruments in calibration, and translate results into insights that drive decisions. That’s the impact of this role.
How you’ll make it happen
- Regulatory & Testing Oversight: Lead compliant test programs that meet specifications and regulatory/customer needs.
- Laboratory Assignments: Allocate work across the lab, aligning skills, priorities, and timelines.
- Calibration & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure gauges and lab equipment are calibrated and maintained for accuracy.
- Dimensional Inspection & GD&T: Guide dimensional inspections and apply GD&T to verify fit, form, and function.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Convert measurement outputs into clear, traceable reports and recommendations.
- Quality Systems & Audits: Uphold the QMS and support audits to sustain certification and compliance.
- Continuous Improvement: Advance capability, reduce defects, and streamline processes through disciplined improvement.
- Process Test Methods & Documentation: Partner on developing process test methods and updating controlled documents.
Required qualifications
- Education
- Experience & Credentials
- Soft Skills
Preferred qualifications
- Six Sigma Black Belt or quality credentials such as ASQ CQE or CQM to enable data-based improvements.
- Proven leadership in a Tier 1 automotive laboratory or comparable quality leadership role.
- Advanced 3D CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks) to assist with part design evaluations and gauge design and/or validation.
- Auditor Credentials covering ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 with internal auditor training/certifications.