Manager, Advanced Quality - Great Dane LLC

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The position: The Manager Advanced Quality is leading GD’s Advanced Quality Planning process between the company, the customer, and supplier to ensure a safe, robust, and flawless product launch or modification. The role participates as a member of cross-functional teams by representing the Quality Assurance discipline and works directly with engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to qualify new products and ensure their flawless introduction to the manufacturing sites.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support the part and process development process (PDP) by leading the APQP process and ensure availability of quality related deliverables on time (at gates).
• Support in various part and process development phases including risk analysis (DFMEA/ PFMEA). Develop and maintain inspection strategies based on the results of the risk analysis with corresponding robust and innovative concepts.
• Develop and roll-out Quality Standards (e.g., defect types, control plans, inspection plans, others).
• Responsible for monitoring Cost of poor Quality (COPQ) during the different phases of the PDP. Lead problem solving activities during the different development phases and beyond by aiming zero COPQ.
• Develop and ensure robust Safe launch (Containment) concepts. Support during ramp up and transfer knowledge into lessons learned (LeLe) and Best Business Practice (BBP).
• Own the PPAP process and Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning activities for to be sourced components and assemblies. Work with the Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineering) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
• Support new product launches and product changes by collaborating closely with engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards.
• Assessment of new suppliers.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a science or technical related field
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in advanced quality (APQP)
• Certificate in Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, 8D)
• Skills:  Good problem-identification and problem-solving abilities. Able to organize and prioritize completion of assigned tasks.
  • Must be able to work independently on quality tasks and responsibilities while being an integral of the product development team.
  • Six Sigma certification / ASQ certification preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to travel on short notice; Travel: 30-50%

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer