Senior Global Quality & Project Leader - Hybrid

Johnson Controls; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Quality Project lead to drive new product quality, change management, and special projects across industrial processes, materials, and products. You will oversee multi-location projects from ideation to completion, implementing APQP/PPAP within an ISO 9001 framework and leading Six Sigma initiatives.

The role requires 7–10+ years in ISO/TS manufacturing quality with strong leadership, communication, and risk-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering) or a similar technical discipline.
• Minimum 7-10+ years of related Quality experience in an ISO/TS certified manufacturing environment with at least 5+ years of prior project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and APQP techniques including PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple projects of various types, managing all phases from ideation to completion using project management methodologies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specified quality.
• Define, document, and implement project delivery methodologies, focusing on APQP, PPAP, and change management to enhance project execution within an ISO 9001 framework.
• Lead completion of projects at manufacturing locations to reduce CoPQ and EPPM through structured root cause problem-solving (8D and Six Sigma).
• Utilize JIRA to track and manage project progress, quality resources, and milestones across stakeholders.
• Lead and inspire project quality team members, fostering collaboration and efficient task execution.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate post-project evaluations and share lessons learned across functions.
• Support communication on project successes and lessons learned across functions.
• Hybrid work options

Skills

Project management

APQP

PPAP

Six Sigma

JIRA

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Quality Project lead to drive new product quality, change management, and special projects across industrial processes, materials, and products. You will oversee multi-location projects from ideation to completion, implementing APQP/PPAP within an ISO 9001 framework and leading Six Sigma initiatives.

The role requires 7–10+ years in ISO/TS manufacturing quality with strong leadership, communication, and risk-management skills.