Executive Director, CMC Quality Assurance
Abata TherapeuticsSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 5 years of Vehicle Assembly Manufacturing experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality areas such as Operations, Assurance, Management, Launch, Engineering, or Supplier Quality
- Strong leadership skills and managerial courage with the ability to motivate and influence cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel, including plant staff, represented employees, functional departments, and corporate leadership
- Project management experience and demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (valid driver’s license and passport required)
Responsibilities
- Lead Built-In Quality (BIQ) lean manufacturing calibrations and audits for Vehicle Assembly, Propulsion, Stamping, and Component plants
- Own the GMNA BIQ Metric and BIQ Performance Scorecard; recommend certification or de-certification as appropriate
- Own and maintain the GMNA Quality Manual, reviewing and authorizing deviations when necessary
- Manage a team of Quality Systems Engineers supporting manufacturing operations
- Maintain the GMNA Cost of Quality Workbook for Manufacturing Operations. Conduct annual performance reviews and benchmarking. Drive cost-of-quality improvements through continuous improvement workshops and headcount analysis
- Serve as the primary liaison with Plant Quality Managers, including onboarding, monthly team meetings, and daily support
- Represent GMNA as the single voice for Global Quality Requirement reviews, updates, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support Business Plan Deployment (BPD) as an Objective/Method owner and Strategic Project leader
- Conduct ongoing Quality Metric performance analysis with proactive plant engagement
- Provide manufacturing leadership and Plant Director support for Quality System initiatives, including communication and performance status updates
- Partner with functional Shop Directors (Stamping, Body, Paint, General Assembly, Maintenance, Materials) to align quality objectives
- Engage cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Product Engineering (PE), Supplier Quality (SQ), and Global Supply Chain (GSC) to drive process improvements
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams to implement advanced quality technologies (e.g., vision systems, AI-based quality inspection) and standardized processes
Skills
Built-In Quality
BIQ
Lean Manufacturing
Quality Systems
Audits
Performance Scorecards
Cost of Quality
Continuous Improvement
Benchmarking
Quality Metrics
Manufacturing Operations
General Motors
Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles
About General Motors
General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.
Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles
Risks
Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.
Differentiation
GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.
Upsides
Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.
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