Site Quality Leader

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the plant's quality system and ensure alignment with Cummins Operating System (COS).
• Manage the site’s Quality team, operational objectives, and deliverables, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance methods and expectations to support plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards including IATF, APQP, PPAP, and customer-specific requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 7-Step Problem Solving, and Quality 4.0 tools and strategies.
• Oversee quality metrics and improvement projects related to Right First Time (RFT), cost of poor quality, and Product Quality Council outcomes.
• Lead quality assessments, audits, and post-event reviews to ensure sustained performance and compliance.
• Manage Quality Engineers and Metrology teams to drive excellence in inspection, calibration, and quality planning.
• Align quality strategy with emerging technologies and digitization initiatives including digital twin, simulation, and adaptive intelligence.
• Influence cross-functional decision-making by advocating for quality priorities in product and process development.
• Support greenhouse gas reduction and environmental sustainability efforts by identifying opportunities for improvement in products and processes.
  

Responsibilities

Skills and Experience Needed

Experience

• Overall 15+ years of relevant experience majorly in Quality function with Fuel systems experience in the automotive or similarly regulated industry.
• Minimum 5+ years of people management experience.
  

Technical Skills

• Expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, capability studies, and quality audits.
• Strong problem-solving using 7-step methodology and industry tools (e.g., IQTM).
• Experience leading or facilitating Six Sigma, Lean, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Familiarity with digital quality systems and Quality 4.0 technologies.
• Proven ability to manage and implement resource and project plans effectively.
  

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus – Builds and maintains strong customer relationships.
• Develops Talent – Guides individuals to reach career and organizational goals.
• Quality Influence – Effectively balances stakeholder input and quality priorities.
• Values Differences – Promotes an inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives.
• Quality Systems Management – Understands and applies quality management frameworks.
• Quality 4.0 Leadership – Champions digital tools to enhance quality and operational excellence.
• Project Resource Management – Plans and allocates resources to meet project needs.
• Statistical Analysis – Applies data analysis techniques to improve quality outcomes.
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical/scientific field is required.
• Demonstrated role competence through significant quality and manufacturing experience is essential.
• This position may require licensing to comply with applicable export control regulations.
  

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