Site Quality Leader

Cummins•Oshkosh, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) is seeking a Site Quality Leader for its Quality team in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The role leads site quality efforts, including customer-focused quality, advanced quality planning, team development, data-based problem solving, quality systems, cross-functional decision-making, digital quality innovation, and strategic improvement. The position operates in a manufacturing environment and involves working with hourly employees, union representatives, and leadership while following labor agreements, policies, and procedures. A degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject, or equivalent experience, is required. Demonstrated role competence and significant relevant work experience are required. The posting preferably seeks 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or program management in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry, and at least 3 years of managerial experience is preferred. Licensing may be required for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Requirements

Demonstrated role competence.
College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject, or equivalent experience.
Significant relevant work experience.
Ability to work effectively in a unionized manufacturing environment while adhering to established labor agreements, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, quality standards, and operational requirements.
Ability to collaborate across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations functions.
A license may be required for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or program management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry.
A minimum of 3 years of managerial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build customer and stakeholder relationships and ensure quality decisions, processes, and outcomes meet or exceed customer expectations.
Lead APQP activities and structured quality planning to support product launches, mitigate risk, and promote long-term customer satisfaction.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions using industry-standard methodologies to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve quality management systems and processes.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership to advocate for quality priorities and support balanced, data-driven business decisions.
Use Quality 4.0 tools, cloud-based technologies, digital solutions, and advanced analytics to improve quality performance and operational effectiveness.
Manage project resources, apply statistical analysis, and use manufacturing knowledge to drive continuous improvement, support business objectives, and achieve measurable quality outcomes.
Build effective working relationships with hourly employees, union representatives, and leadership while adhering to labor agreements, policies, and procedures.
Apply automotive manufacturing knowledge, quality standards, and operational requirements to support business and customer objectives.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations teams to develop solutions, improve performance, and achieve shared goals.
Maintain focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.