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About the Company - At Gentherm, we say, “ It’s about the person .” We’re with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do. As the global leader in thermal management technologies we embrace the opportunity to create and deliver extraordinary thermal solutions that make meaningful differences in everyday life. We do this by improving health, wellness, comfort and energy efficiency.We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world.Advanced Quality EngineerIMPACT and OPPORTUNITY The Advanced Quality Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability for Gentherm’s products. Will lead a team of Advanced Quality Engineers from quote thought the start of production (SOP) implementing advanced quality strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement throughout the entire product lifecycleQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.5 years of relevant professional experienceSeveral years of experience in quality department, leadership experience in the automotive environment. Extensive experience in automotive quality, with a focus on advanced quality planning.Strong knowledge of quality management systems, industry standards, and automotive regulations.Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.Relevant certifications such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer, or Quality Coordinator are a plus.Good command of the English languageESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Advanced Quality Engineering team to develop and implement advanced quality planning methodologies to proactively identify and address potential quality issues in the product development phase.Collaborate with Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to integrate quality considerations into the design and production processes.Track and ensure the timely completion of all quality planning requirements in the product development phases.Manage Advanced Quality Engineering resources through planning, optimizing, and ensuring that the right, capable resources are available for projects.Implement tools and methodologies to identify, analyze, and prioritize risks throughout the product development and manufacturing processes.Ensure the CSR and product features needed in the product design this like part of input for process and TMIE (Test for Measurement & Inspection Equipment) design development.Support the release of DV, and PV, and start of production (SOP) feasibility studies.Develop, implement, coordinate, and continuously improve safe launch quality planning in cooperation with OperationsEnsure Quality targets are established, known, and addressed by process owners.Support problem-solving processes within the APQP phases ensuring proper and timely customer communication.Create and track budget plans for the Advanced Quality department. Ensure and/or support customer issue management.Convey certification standards to Regional Process Owners.Ensure Quality representation in the Gentherm change management.Lead Quality input for quoting (resources, budgets, assets, etc.) utilizing the Statement of Requirements (SOR), Statement of Work (SOW), Request for Quote (RFQ) and Customer-specific Requirements (CSR).Work with the Management System (MS)/Audit team to ensure all APQP-related processes meet Quality standards (IATF 16949) and CSR. This included the updates or new requirements involved on AIAG / VDA manuals (e.g. Core Tools, CQIs, Product Audits, etc.). Ensure Advanced / Process Quality participation in the PFMEA development for early phases.Support the definition and classification of product and process significant/critical characteristics (SC/CC) for prototype, pre-production, and production + 90 days.Ensure the Safe Launch process for SOP + 90 days in situ and deployment of KPIs for the core team involved.Lead the implementation of Control Plans of each development phase such as: Prototype , Pre Launch, Safe Launch and Production (NOTE: Gentherm utilizes and needs to improve Plato E1NS software usage)Support PFMEA AIAG/VDA for the implementation and development of this methodology Utilize data analytics and statistical methods (e.g., Cp, Cpk Pp, Ppk) to analyze quality trends, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.Ensure measurement system analysis (MSA) studies needed for the evaluation and measurement techniques indicated in the control plan for customer approval. Manage the execution of variable/attribute GR&R studies for destructive and no-destructive test (e.g. checking fixtures, tensile machines, visual inspections, etc.)Support to plant laboratories to develop the resources requirements to maintain the new measurement systems implemented to each plant for the product / process release.Support on lay out process development to stablish the areas for Boundary samples, Gages, Testing machines or another measurement/evaluation system needed to release the product / process.Align with ASPICE-related activities to ensure on-time quality maturation.Drive a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices, and fostering a mindset of quality excellence across the organizationEqual Opportunity Statement - Gentherm is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.