Corporate Manufacturing QA Manager

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: Under the direction of the Executive Quality Director, the Corp. Manufacturing QA Manager is responsible for providing support across all manufacturing plants in the use of advanced quality and six sigma toolsets. This corporate role will interact with Plant Quality Managers and plant leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own and develop quality/statistical/automotive toolset training for all Plant Quality, manufacturing engineering, and industrial engineering personnel.
• Develop and Manage Quality Planning activities via the use of Advanced Product Quality Planning methods.
• Expert knowledge and training ability for developing Process Flow, Potential failure mode and effect analysis, Control Plans, manufacturing capability study, Gage repeatability and reproducibility studies.
• Lead teams to identify risks/hazards associated with product designs, processes, applications, applying lessons learned, and train personnel in the generation of FMEAs and associated Control Plans
• Collaborate with Great Dane’s quality and engineering personnel to determine critical part features and support reviewing manufacturability of design.
• Teach and coach plant quality personnel in identification of Critical dimensions, Statistical tolerancing, and tolerance stackups.
• Teach and coach conducting CpK studies and help identify and reduce process variation for existing products.
• Well versed and experienced in creation of PPAP documents and guiding teams in developing and using the tools.
• Liaise with manufacturing, sales, supply chain, logistics, senior management & stakeholders on all existing products by providing the link to the customer expectation and warranty requirements.
• Expert level knowledge of DOE (Classical/Taguchi), Regression analysis, Anova, t-test, and concepts of variation.
• Familiar with the use of statistical software (MINITAB preferred) as well as SPC methods.
• Lead and guide others in the practical use of the Six Sigma philosophy and tools

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

• Education: bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Experience: 5-10+ years of relevant work experience in automotive environment
• Skills: Prefer CQE/Six sigma black belt
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude (i.e., intuitive understanding of mechanical processes)
• Proven track record of deploying Advanced product quality planning tools and successful product launches.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced data functions in Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills: Ability to collect and analyze data and present findings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Travel: Travel to suppliers or plants may be required.

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: Spend 85% of time in office environment and 15% of time in manufacturing environment.
• Work environment:

• • May be exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic
  • Frequent use of a computer

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