1. General duties:
This role involves leading a team of engineers with a significant focus on vehicle quality improvement, launch support, and team development. Key responsibilities include
A. Vehicle Quality Leadership
- Ongoing Quality Improvement (Focus on VRTs):
- Lead and drive the quality performance, and continuous improvement initiatives within related VRTs.
- Ensure the timely identification, containment, and resolution of both incoming and in-plant quality concerns.
- Incorporate containment, improvements, and preventive measures into the Production & Quality Assurance system of VO, PTOs, and Suppliers.
- Vehicle Line Quality Performance (Bowler Plan):
- Drive the overall quality performance of the assigned vehicle line, aligned with the Bowler plan strategy.
- Provide monthly updates on key metrics (actuals and forecasts), supporting these with detailed action plans and Quality Flash reports.
- Steer VRT teams towards achieving YTD stretch objectives and MOP forecasts.
B. Vehicle Launches & Engineering Change Management (Focus on PMTs):
- Lead quality-related activities during vehicle launches.
- Manage the resolution of issues (e.g., AIM issues), alert processes, rework planning, Bill of Materials (BOM) validation, End-of-Line (EOL) checks, FER, and ESO activities.
- Lead the analysis and implementation of engineering changes without causing production or quality concerns.
C. Compliance:
- Drive to have related VRT components re-certification/vehicle re-certification/engineering change certification on time, no affecting continuous production.
- Other departmental/job-related compliances.
D. People Development & Team Management
- Effectively lead and manage the engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Conduct key people management processes, including:
- Setting clear performance objectives and goals for team members.
- Developing and supporting Individual Development Plans and career paths (e.g., LDEP).
- Assessing training needs and coordinating relevant development opportunities.
- Conducting regular performance reviews and appraisals (e.g., interim and year-end).
- Contributing to succession planning for key roles within the team.
2. Any other tasks are assigned by the direct People Leader or the Head of the Department.