Senior Automotive Plant Quality Leader

Aptiv; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development

Bonus program

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a seasoned Plant Quality Manager in Chihuahua to lead the quality function at the site, champion a culture of quality, and ensure processes meet customer and internal standards. The role grants authority to halt production to prevent non-conforming product from reaching customers.

Responsibilities include leading quality improvements, KPIs, supplier collaboration, and deployment of core quality tools across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience as an automotive plant quality manager
• Experience leading problem-solving activities and applying quality tools (8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA, etc.).
• Strong understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949) and customer specific requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple customer requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• 100% fluency in business English is required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficiency in quality-related software and tools (e.g., Minitab, statistical analysis software)
• Other desirable qualifications: Toyota Production System (TPS) or Lean, or WCM, IATF Lead Auditor, VDA 6.3 Quality Auditor

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire quality function at the plant level, guiding the team to meet all internal and external quality processes and procedures.
• Manage all departmental resources to ensure the team has the adequate capacity and capability to meet business needs and quality standards.
• Guide, coach, and hold the quality team accountable for their performance, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Set and manage departmental objectives and KPIs for the quality team, reporting on performance and identifying required actions to achieve targets.
• Lead plant activities to achieve excellence towards VOC, Customer Scorecards, Cost of Poor Quality and Warranty Management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, documentation, and procedures across all manufacturing operations.
• Chair regular quality review meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to analyze metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all quality activities are conducted in compliance with established health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for all customer quality issues and drive rapid responses.
• Champion and drive a culture of continuous quality improvement across the entire plant.
• Oversee problem-solving activities using the 8D process to perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Assurance to reduce impact of non-conforming supplier materials.
• Oversee deployment of PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, PCP, and SPC quality processes and tools.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes to mitigate quality issues.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Quality tools (8D/SPC/MSA/FMEA)

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IATF 16949

Minitab

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Aptiv is seeking a seasoned Plant Quality Manager in Chihuahua to lead the quality function at the site, champion a culture of quality, and ensure processes meet customer and internal standards. The role grants authority to halt production to prevent non-conforming product from reaching customers.

Responsibilities include leading quality improvements, KPIs, supplier collaboration, and deployment of core quality tools across manufacturing operations.