Quality Operations Group Leader (Temporary)

Posted:
2/12/2026, 7:37:50 AM

Location(s):
Silao (Ciudad), Guanajuato, Mexico ⋅ Guanajuato, Mexico

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Job Description

This is a temporary position with a duration of 2 years.

Responsibilities:

  • Support vehicle engineering in the Implementation of the Quality Requirements.
  • Monitor consistency to Global Metric Definitions and Performance.
  • Maintain documentation of Launch Manufacturing Quality Readiness Reviews.
  • Actively participate in Plant Quality Manager Meetings & Launch Quality Manager Meetings.
  • Manage projects as requested from Quality Shop Director. Proficiency and knowledge of the elements of the GM Quality System / GMS BIQ and of the Quality Launch Plan.
  • Proficiency and knowledge of the requirements in the Global Quality Manual.
  • Ability to coach, teach and audit elements of GM Quality Manual and GMS BIQ Principle and Elements.
  • Managerial Courage to provide direct, honest, constructive feedback to Plant Staffs / Executive Leadership in a subtle and professional manner.
  • Present the Assembly Plant and Engineering Staff with clear problem definition, technical mentorship on complex problems, and regular updates on progress.
  • Support Launch of new products in the plant when applicable.
  • Maintain updates to Quality Requirements.
  • Maintain Quality Requirement deviations from plants.
  • Maintain Cost of Quality reports by Plant.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields, or relevant equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role within the automotive industry.

  • Technical knowledge of product quality standards.

  • Experience in people management.

  • Intermediate English level, with the ability to participate in technical discussions.

  • Availability to work rotating shifts (4x3 schedule).

  • Preferred: Knowledge of automotive quality tools (Core Tools or ISO:9001)

  • Preferred: Understanding of dimensional analysis (GD&T).

In case you need any reasonable adjustment to continue with your process, let your recruiter know.

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