Beyond the Quality organization, this position collaborates closely with Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Service, Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, and Dealer & Customer Operations.
Job Responsibilities
For H-D casting designs
Provide oversight and technical direction for die casting designs and manufacturing processes
Evaluate design concepts using engineering experience and process knowledge to improve casting quality, reduce cycle time, minimize porosity, and enhance overall product quality, tool life, and manufacturing efficiency
Drive structured supplier quality activities (i.e., Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) while increasing supplier knowledge and accountability to H-D’s Product Development Process (PDP)
Confirm engineering design readiness by ensuring production quality requirements are clearly and robustly defined through DFMEA, Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), design drawings, and associated validation activities
Reduce product development rework and ensure successful product launches by developing and validating supplier manufacturing production process and control readiness (e.g., DFMEA to PFMEA connectivity, Control Plans, Gaging, etc.)
Improve supplier quality performance (e.g., PPM) through risk assessment, capability development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing controls
Proactively identify risks and assist with the resolution of launch readiness risks and current production quality spills through the execution of supplier VDA, SSE, & escalated control plans
Measurably improve product quality and organizational performance by establishing, tracking, and driving progress against the metrics that matter most
Build confidence and improve the health of H-D’s supply base by influencing supplier selection with data-driven Quality assessments
Education Preferences
Bachelor’s Degree - preference for degrees and experience related to Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, & Quality
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Experience Requirements
This position typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following:
