GA Quality Manager

The GA Quality Manager is responsible for driving excellence in Quality operations across all General Assembly operations. This highly visible role bridges coordination, cross-functional leadership, and Quality system implementation to ensure successful in-station Quality control and deploy the Built-In Quality. The ideal candidate brings a unique blend of operational rigor, quality mindset, and strategic foresight to elevate production readiness and product excellence.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Control Points at strategic locations within the General Assembly Manufacturing Operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define, monitor, and lead Control Point KPIs to monitor effectiveness and robustness of problem solving and action plans to achieve company Quality goals.
• Drive engagement through transparent communication and recognition of team contributions.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, and other key stakeholders.
• Define and implement Quality Inspection strategy and standards for Control Points.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workstation layouts in alignment with Quality control standards and ergonomic best practices.
• Act as a key stakeholder in developing and deploying Quality policies, processes, and specifications in coordination with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure regular calibration between Control Point and Customer Acceptance Line as well as company Customer Product Audit.

Requirements

• Proven experience launching, scaling, or stabilizing Quality Operations Systems and activities in the automotive industry.
• Greenfield Launch experience is a must.
• Proven ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing Quality, incoming quality, Supplier quality, or within a high-volume OEM or Tier 1 environment with a minimum of 7 years within OEM.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing, Quality, launch, supplier Quality, or incoming Quality organization.
• Good understanding of General Assembly processes including Torque requirements.