General Assembly Quality Manager

The GA Quality Manager is responsible for driving excellence in Quality operations across
all General Assembly operations. This highly visible role bridges coordination, crossfunctional
leadership, and Quality system implementation to ensure successful in-station
Quality control and deploy the Built-In Quality. Manage Control Point Stations with
feedback and feedforward of Quality findings. The ideal candidate brings a unique blend
of operational rigor, quality mindset, and strategic foresight to elevate production
readiness and product excellence.

You will :

• Implement and Monitor Control Points at strategic location within the General
  Assembly Manufacturing Operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with a strong culture of accountability,
  collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define, monitor and lead Control Point KPIs to monitor effectiveness and robustness
  of problem solving and action plans to achieve company Quality goals.
• Drive engagement through transparent communication and recognition of team
  contributions.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Manufacturing, Process Engineering,
  Quality Engineering, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a visible champion for safety, Quality, and operational excellence throughout
  the organization.
• Define and implement Quality Inspection strategy and standards for Control Points.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workstation layouts
  in alignment with Quality control standards and ergonomic best practices.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training plans for supervisors and inspectors
  to ensure competency in inspection and control methods.
• Drive robust defect containment, escalation, and resolution processes, ensuring
  issues are driven back to point of origin and involving manufacturing team in problem
  solving.
• Specify and deploy tooling, equipment, and inspection systems to meet current and
  future Quality assurance needs.
• Act as a key stakeholder in developing and deploying Quality policies, processes, and
  specifications in coordination with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Promote a culture where Quality Mindset and Built-In Quality is embedded into every
  process and where all employees understand how their work contributes to building
  Quality and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensure regular calibration between Control Point and Customer Acceptance Line as
  well as Lucid Customer Product Audit.
• Collect and contain Quality findings from Customer Acceptance Line, Lucid Customer
  Product Audit and Field Quality findings at Control Points.
• Ensure regular update of Control Point Inspection instructions to focus on Quality
  improvements and high-ranking findings to keep the Control Point dynamic.
• Implement Lucid Production System at Control Point Stations.

You will bring:

• Proven experience launching, scaling, or stabilizing Quality Operations Systems and
  Activities in automotive industry.
• Greenfield Launch Experience is a must.
• Proven ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience with Quality Operations and Quality Core Tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in Quality control systems, inspection methods, and
  manufacturing process standardization.
• Skilled in presentation, written, and verbal communication across all organizational
  levels.
• Ability to drive problem solving with Cross-functional teams and challenge solutions.
• Bachelor is required in Engineering required; Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial,
  Manufacturing, Quality, or related discipline preferred. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing Quality, incoming quality, Supplier quality,
  or within a high-volume OEM or Tier 1 environment with a minimum of 7 years within
  OEM.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing, Quality, launch, supplier
  Quality, or incoming Quality organization.
• Strong background in Quality culture and mindset deployment, Vehicle inspection,
  problem solving, cross-functional coordination.
• Good understanding of General Assembly processes including Torque requirements.