Director, General Assembly Quality

Scout Motors•Columbia, SC

12d•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace. This role will develop and implement strategies to improve product quality from the customer's perspective in General Assembly, ensuring quality performance standards and functional quality in all vehicle activities are met to ensure Customer satisfaction. The Director will manage all General Assembly Quality functions including audit processes, oversee the definition of Customer Quality to support direct run rate and first time Quality in all aspects of Paint Quality in day-to-day activities, and drive Quality improvements with Engineering, Supplier Quality and Operations to ensure Quality KPI’s are met and drive to exceed expectations. This role is responsible for all General Assembly areas including dynamic in process inspections and final inspection, and will oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production vehicles. The Director will participate and drive Scout’s Quality expectations as required to ensure KPI’s are met, and lead the development and execution of quality processes and technical standards in cooperation with Engineering, Purchasing and Operations teams, providing leadership to the technical quality teams and overseeing daily operations. This role will work cross functionally with all Operations departments to ensure robust corrective actions are in place, build a team of Quality professionals to support Scout’s lean Quality system, mentor team members, foster a culture of learning, and facilitate skill development to enhance the capabilities of the Technical Quality team. The Director will also work cross functionally with other departments within Scout and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in mechanical/vehicle engineering, industrial engineering, or related field with a core competency in Paint
12+ years of experience in automotive engineering/product quality, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in an OEM/ Tier 1
Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of vehicle development and vehicle production
Excellent knowledge of vehicle paint technology
Very good operations experience and a very good understanding of the vehicle assembly/ functionality as a whole
Hands on approach and great trouble shooting skills
Sound knowledge of quality management
Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
Leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams
Knowledge of AIAG, IATF, ISO, and VDA experience
Valid driver's license required.
Passport required

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality from the customer's perspective in General Assembly
Ensure quality performance standards and functional quality in all vehicle activities are met to ensure Customer satisfaction.
Manage all General Assembly Quality functions including audit processes
Oversee the definition of Customer Quality to support direct run rate and first time Quality in all aspects of Paint Quality in day-to-day activities
Drive Quality improvements with Engineering, Supplier Quality and Operations to ensure Quality KPI’s are met and drive to exceed expectations
Responsible for all General Assembly areas including dynamic in process inspections and final inspection
Oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production vehicles
Participate and drive Scout’s Quality expectations as required to ensure KPI’s are met
Development and execution of quality processes and technical standards in cooperation with Engineering, Purchasing and Operations teams and provide leadership to the technical quality teams and oversee daily operations.
Work cross functionally with all Operations departments to robust corrective actions are in place
Build a team of Quality professionals to support Scout’s lean Quality system
Mentor team members, foster a culture of learning, and facilitate skill development to enhance the capabilities of the Technical Quality team
Work cross functionally with other departments within Scout
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Corporate Vehicle Program with: Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
A mobility stipend
Pay Transparency
Annual performance bonus program