Location: CN - Shanghai
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Sunny Sun
Sponsorship Available: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
The Quality Engineer - Distinguished is responsible for supporting manufacturing process and product quality by applying appropriate Goodyear standards and procedures to solve problems. The incumbent is able to lead the application of innovative technical solutions to meet product and process requirements.
- Acknowledged globally as a content expert, teaching others and developing new approaches to achieve requirements. Network with other technical experts to improve processes and solve problems.
- Utilize and apply understanding of Customer requirements (internal and external) relevant to multiple process areas. Understands the influences to the Customer from various functions.
- Develop and manage relationships with Suppliers and Customers (internal and external) and drive improvements in Customer satisfaction; appropriately representing Goodyear.
- Accountable to insure compliance to applicable technical requirements across the manufacturing facility related to their field.
- Accountable to drive product and process improvements within relevant quality guidelines and standards using appropriate quality engineering tools. Drive process improvements regionally and globally, leveraging synergies across the organization.
- Coach and teach Plant Optimization (PO) and use PO methods to drive process improvement.
- Technical resource for resolving complex problems requiring the use of higher-level tools.
- Apply expertise to anticipate problems, and develop solutions with appropriate tools and methods that deliver defined objectives to meet business needs. Disseminate techniques to anticipate and mitigate risks.
- Coordinate multiple teams to meet individual and business performance objectives. Effectively lead cross-functional and/or remote teams
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Science/Technology/Engineering/Math. Master's degree is desired.
10 or more years of experience required in at least three departments, divisions, internal, or external locations
Demonstrated mastery of systematic problem-solving tools/techniques to address complex equipment and process problems
Demonstrated ability to teach and apply new tools and techniques to improve existing processes
Cross-functional project leadership/management experience
Project Management Professional certification (PMP) - Desired
Ability to teach, coach, and mentor others
Instill positive attitude on peers. Provide positive constructive feedback. Plan and lead meetings. Cascade communications. Offer constructive disagreement. Manage/deflect/diffuse situations. Coach toward finding alternative solutions.
Be a recognized leader in organization. Drive org to achieve high quality results. Delegate subtasks and make teams capable. Set vision, strategy, and plans at team level. Proactively address business opportunities. Lead teams to adjust to changing priorities. Maintain project focus, even when unpopular. Be a change agent. Mentor and coach to expand competencies. Focus on Global Operations and Technology (GOT) strategy.
Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate