VPI Quality Manager
Yesterday• Flexible / Remote
Job Summary:
- Manages, designs and executes project(s) of varying complexity and size in assigned functional area. Partners with business stakeholders; collaborates with appropriate colleagues for administrative and logistics support; and utilizes Project Management skills, tools and methods to ensure a successful project completion. Uses data-based methods to ensure quantitative project measurement, reporting and sustainability of project results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads multiple projects from assignment or ideation to completion; facilitates project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each project; works with business stakeholders to establish quantifiable project goals and deliverables; designs project plan, develops timeline, identifies project milestones and tracks performance against timeline and full completion of deliverables.
- Utilizes project management skills and Quality tools to identify project issues and/or risks, works with team members and others to resolve them and tracks resolution using data visualization and communication tools.
- Utilizes Project Management and Data Visualization and Communication tools and methods to monitor and communicate full project status to the project team. Plans and monitors project budget, conducts research and project data analysis; collaborates or leads in the design and development of project plans and timelines.
- Manages project risk; uses Quality tools to identify areas of ris; works with others on the team and outside the team to identify alternatives or solutions to mitigate or eliminate risk. Documents and shares team lessons learned and project management best practices with other teams; draws on other project team experiences to enhance the success of the current projects and development of Project Management excellence.
- Maintains project notes, databases, and other records in easiest and most accessible formats (digitally); monitors measures and communicates with Project Sponsor and other stakeholder on status of specific project and assignments using Data Visualization and Communication tools. Identifies and assigns appropriate resources to accomplish various project tasks; guides and coaches team members through the various stages of the project using appropriate tools and methods; provides Project Management coaching and guidance to project team members.
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Competencies:
- Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
- Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
- Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines. Drives actions to minimize, monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible.
- Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Data Communication and Visualization - Constructs a tale of the business problem, root cause, solution options, and opportunities through illustrating data visually, including reports and dashboards.
- Project Management - Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a "project"). Ensures results/impact from temporary effort are fully realized as possible.
- Continuous Improvement Leadership - Proactively and responsively applies system, process and customer centric perspective with structured quality disciplines, tools and methodologies to problem solving and continuous improvement throughout the enterprise, leading efforts to define issues, risks or failures and to create and implement sustainable solutions or improvements.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
- College, university, or equivalent Bachelors degree or experience equivalent is required. Quality Green Belt certified or equivalent.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
- Minimum 3+ years relevant work experience required. Project or team leadership experience preferred.
职位概述
负责新产品开发及导入(VPI,Value Package Introduction)全过程质量管理工作,推动跨职能团队在产品开发和导入阶段识别并消除质量风险,确保产品满足客户需求及可靠性目标,实现项目高质量按时交付。
该岗位需要与工程、制造、供应链、采购、验证、服务及全球团队密切合作,通过系统性的风险管理和质量策划,支持公司新产品项目成功落地。
主要职责
1. 新产品项目质量管理
- 参与新产品项目全生命周期管理,制定并实施项目质量计划。
- 组织并推动各阶段质量评审,确保项目满足质量门要求。
- 支持项目关键里程碑评审及决策。
- 建立项目质量风险清单并持续跟踪关闭。
2. 风险识别与预防
- 主导DFMEA、DVP&R、RIP/FIRG等风险识别活动。
- 推动Critical to Quality识别和管理。
- 协调跨职能团队开展问题预防及风险降低工作。
- 建立项目质量风险监控机制,实现风险前移管理。
3. 问题解决与质量改进
- 推动重大质量问题快速响应和闭环管理。
- 组织8D、A3、RCA等问题解决活动。
- 跟踪验证纠正及预防措施有效性。
- 推动经验教训(Lessons Learned)在后续项目中的应用。
4. 供应商质量管理
- 支持关键供应商APQP活动。
- 参与供应商质量评审及风险评估。
- 推动SCAR/SCA关闭及质量提升计划实施。
- 与采购及SQIE团队协同管理供应链质量风险。
5. 验证与可靠性管理
- 支持产品验证计划评审及执行。
- 跟踪DV/PV测试结果及失效分析。
- 推动可靠性目标制定与达成。
- 协调全球可靠性团队开展质量数据分析和改善。
6. 跨职能领导与沟通
- 组织跨职能质量评审会议。
- 向项目团队及管理层汇报质量状态、风险和改进计划。
- 与全球团队保持良好合作和经验共享。
- 为项目关键决策提供质量视角支持。
任职资格
教育背景
- 本科及以上学历。
- 机械工程、车辆工程、质量工程、工业工程等相关专业优先。
工作经验
- 8年以上制造业质量管理经验。
- 3年以上新产品开发(NPI/VPI/APQP)相关经验。
- 有发动机、动力总成、汽车零部件、工程机械或工业设备行业经验优先。
- 具备跨职能项目管理经验。
专业能力
熟悉以下一项或多项工具和方法:
- APQP
- PPAP
- DFMEA / PFMEA
- DVP&R
- SPC / MSA
- 8D / A3 Problem Solving
- CTQ Management
- Reliability Engineering
- Supplier Quality Management
软技能
- 优秀的跨团队协作和推动能力。
- 较强的项目管理能力及风险管理意识。
- 良好的问题分析和决策能力。
- 优秀的沟通表达和影响力。
语言要求
- 良好的英语听说读写能力。
- 能够独立参与全球团队沟通及项目评审。
我们期待您具备
- 客户导向(Customer Focus)
- 主动识别风险并推动解决问题
- 数据驱动决策能力
- 跨文化协作能力
- 持续改进和学习精神
Job Quality
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2436652
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote
Job ID: Cummins-R-DAA6B7CC7D4E49C68059FCFC78E1D35C
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-09-09T21:42:18
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- Pension
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion