Project Quality Manager / PMO Support Quality Specialist – Onsite Position
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Duration:12+ months
Rate: DOE
Roles and Responsibilities
The PMO Support Quality Specialist Mid serves as the primary point of contact for engineering quality and product-related incidents. In this role, the specialist drives root cause analysis of quality issues and recommends and implements cost-effective permanent corrective actions. They continuously analyse quality data from various indicators, manage engineering changes alongside cross-functional teams, and execute product evaluation tests to guarantee product robustness prior to full-scale rollout. Representing the Voice of the Customer to platform teams, the specialist leads standardization initiatives, ensures the delivery of third-party quality metrics, and navigates cross-functional dynamics to remove obstacles and align project execution with overarching business goals.
Required Qualifications
· Broad knowledge of automotive engineering, manufacturing, and quality processes.
· Hands-on experience performing root cause analysis using advanced problem-solving tools (e.g., Kepner-Tregoe, Shainin Red X, Design of Experiments).
· Experience analyzing quality data from internal/external indicators and managing engineering changes cross-functionally.
· Proven track record of conducting product evaluation tests to validate product or process changes before full implementation.
· Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple projects within a lean organizational structure.
· High energy, strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership without direct authority.
· Mandatory requirement: Must pass a standard background check before start.