Plant Quality Leader

NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS LLC•Roanoke, TX

17h

About The Position

The Plant Quality Leader reports to the Plant Manager and leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of the plant quality system. The role establishes quality assurance expectations, methods, metrics, and approaches across manufacturing processes; manages the plant quality function in alignment with Cummins Operating System objectives; and supports product quality and continuous improvement. The position also leads quality planning for new product and value package introductions, oversees quality systems and teams, develops talent, and promotes quality practices that incorporate emerging technologies and sustainability initiatives. A bachelor's degree in STEM or a related field is required, along with at least five years of quality management experience in manufacturing. A master's degree, Green Belt certification, and Lean Manufacturing training are preferred. Significant relevant experience, including supervisory experience, is required. The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. The job description states that the listed duties are not exhaustive and that reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
Significant relevant experience, including supervisory experience.
Ability to lead quality systems, manufacturing process improvement, audits, and product quality activities.
Knowledge of quality planning and quality tools and methods, including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and SPC.
Ability to apply statistical tools and data analysis to decision-making and improvement.
Manufacturing knowledge, including implementing process and equipment changes.
Ability to influence stakeholders and balance quality priorities with operational needs.
Ability to use digital and cloud-based tools to improve quality and customer satisfaction.
Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate, build teams, develop talent, and drive results.
Ability to systematically analyze and solve problems, identify root causes, implement data-based solutions, and prevent recurrence.
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Minimum five years of quality management experience in the CNG or automotive sector is preferred.
Certified Green Belt (General, PPS, or 6S statistics).
Lean Manufacturing training.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the plant quality system.
Establish and maintain quality assurance expectations, methods, metrics, and approaches for all manufacturing processes.
Manage the plant quality function and operational goal tree objectives in alignment with Cummins Operating System.
Participate in development of the Annual Operating Plan and lead the quality function in achieving its objectives.
Ensure the quality of products produced, including initiating work stoppage when issues affecting product quality are discovered.
Determine quality project priorities and organize resources to accomplish objectives.
Monitor improvement teams to ensure goals are achieved and reported, including Right First Time improvements and cost of poor quality.
Ensure quality assessments and audits are conducted in accordance with the Plant Quality System, and lead post-event reviews to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Ensure products and processes meet initial and long-term quality standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF requirements, and APQP and PPAP documentation requirements.
Manage New Product/Value Package Introduction Quality planning to prevent and protect against manufacturing process issues.
Champion continuous improvement using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Intelligent Quality Tools and Methods.
Oversee the plant six-sigma process, facilitate it as a Master Black Belt, set goals, and track certification progress.
Manage and develop quality systems, including the Product Quality Council, Calibration and Metrology labs, Supplier Quality Improvement, Customer Quality Assurance, and quality teams.
Align quality management practices with emerging technologies to achieve organizational excellence.
Identify value creation opportunities as a change agent while maintaining operational responsibilities.
Set quality priorities and requirements when deploying new technologies.
Identify and solve complex problems using new tools and methodologies.
Identify product and process opportunities to reduce greenhouse emissions in support of company-wide sustainability initiatives.
Measure and manage supplier quality performance and ensure implementation and follow-up on Supplier Corrective Action Requests.