General Assembly Quality Operations Manager

The role

The General Assembly Quality Manager oversees the Production Quality Operations process to ensure products meet quality standards. This role involves managing the quality control team in the General Assembly Shop and collaborating with production to optimize processes.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and manage quality control systems
• Manage and guide quality control inspectors and technicians
• Analyze quality control data and generate reports
• Collaborate with the production team to implement process improvements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure production processes comply with quality standards, regulations, and safety guidelines
• Maintain accurate documentation for quality control activities
• Manage, train, and develop the quality control team
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
• Work with various teams to address customer complaints and quality issues

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in automotive production in a similar role and quality control concepts or a related field
• Hands-on experience with general assembly products and processes
• Proven experience with VDA standards is essential
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• In-depth knowledge of automotive processes, products, and materials
• Proficiency in quality control software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of VDA and QMS standards
• Strong understanding of process auditing techniques and methodologies
• Excellent writing skills for developing quality standards and procedures
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proven experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or a related field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
• Mobility stipend

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is carrying forward the heritage of an iconic American vehicle brand by electrifying and digitizing it. The company aims to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace.