- Lead regional OEM quality strategy across the Americas.
- Drive executive-level impact in a global manufacturing leader.
Sobre nuestro cliente
Our client is a global leader in the industrial and manufacturing sector, recognized for its innovation and commitment to delivering high-quality products. With a strong presence across multiple markets, primarily in the automotive industry, the company focuses on precision engineering, operational excellence, and developing solutions that drive safety, sustainability, and technological advancement.
Descripción
- Lead customer quality strategy across the Americas, acting as the main point of contact for major automotive OEMs and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Manage high-impact customer escalations and executive-level communications, representing the company with confidence in critical situations.
- Act as the voice of the customer, driving cross-functional collaboration and implementing proactive quality initiatives to improve performance.
- Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews, presenting data-driven improvement plans to senior leadership and OEM stakeholders.
- Oversee warranty programs and corrective action processes, ensuring consistent application of tools such as 8D, PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis, and IATF16949 standards.
- Drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation strategies, standardizing processes and enhancing customer scorecard performance across multiple sites.
- Lead and develop a multicultural team across Mexico and the U.S., fostering talent growth and preparing successors for future leadership roles.
Perfil buscado
A successful Sr. Customer Quality Manager should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Electronics); Master's preferred.
- 15+ years in automotive manufacturing, with at least 10 years working directly with OEMs (Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Stellantis).
- Proven leadership of regional or multi-site teams within complex, matrix organizations.
- Strong technical foundation in product design, testing, or manufacturing, plus experience managing warranty programs and escalations.
- Expertise in quality systems and tools: IATF16949, APQP, PPAP, 8D, PFMEA, Root Cause; Six Sigma or Shainin certifications preferred.
- Executive-level communication skills in English and Spanish, with strategic thinking and stakeholder management.
- Willingness to travel 20-30% across the U.S. and Mexico for customer visits and escalations.
Qué Ofrecemos
- Opportunity to lead a regional function within a world-class engineering and manufacturing organization.
- Exposure to global OEM relationships and high-impact quality programs.
- Competitive compensation package including relocation benefits.
- Long-term career growth opportunities toward Director-level and global leadership roles.