Title: Automotive Manufacturing Consulting
Location: US-MI-Troy
Other Locations: US-CA-Orange, US-CA-Westlake Village
We are currently seeking a Director of Automotive Manufacturing Consulting in Troy, MI; Westlake Village, CA; or Orange, CA.
Responsibilities:
* Sell and execute quality focused production process improvement projects to OEMs and Tier-1s
* Take part in customer focused product evaluations to support OEM product quality/satisfaction improvements
* Activities include being on site at OEM or Tier-1 assembly facilities (global range) and effectively working with all levels of personnel, from shop floor to Plant President to serve as a change agent and trusted advisor on production system design
* Assess the effectiveness of client quality systems and identify opportunities for improvement
* Develop and present detailed reports that include findings and practical recommendations for process improvement based on industry best practices
* On-site implementation of recommendations with a focus on teaching / supporting clients with understanding how to use processes such as 5S, structured problem solving and process audits to improve the capability of their quality systems
* Working knowledge of automotive product development processes and how to leverage improvements in product design into the product develop cycle
* Refining current products and services to adapt to changing client needs
Required:
* Bachelors of Science in Engineering; Masters degree preferred
* 10-15 years related experience
* 7 years of progressive experience in all levels of discipline and management
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong background / practical experience in process / quality improvement (automotive assembly operations) at a senior operating level.
* Experience leading organizational / process improvement / transformation initiatives
* Strong executive presence
* Experience working with automotive product development / engineering organizations (including experience working as part of an automobile development team)
* Familiarity with automotive product development processes / methods
* Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to distill and simply convey key points from multiple sources of data
* Ability to communicate complex concepts to all operating levels across global cultures
* Position requires strong skills in the use of MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
* Position requires significant global travel
* Experience with statistical data analysis tools is helpful
* Working knowledge of quality/reliability, lean, Six Sigma and other key industry concepts essential
* Passion for automotive products/technology helpful
* Position will be focused primarily on leading / supporting manufacturing quality improvement projects and will support product quality related activities as project workloads require
Benefits
Regular full-time employees of The McGraw-Hill Companies routinely receive the following benefits:
* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Flexible spending accounts with company contribution
* 401K with company matching, long-term and annual incentives, stock purchase program
* Many work/life benefits such as low-cost emergency child- and elder-care, parental leave for birth or adoption, flexible work arrangements, volunteer opportunities, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and much more
About the Company
Can you channel the Voice of the Customer? Join J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Help us inform people about the choices they make, and show businesses how they can better meet consumers' needs. J.D. Power and Associates is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.
The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.
Job Type: Analytical/Research
