1. General duties: This role involves leading a team of engineers with a significant focus on vehicle quality improvement, launch support, and team development. Key responsibilities include **A. Vehicle Quality Leadership** + **Ongoing Quality Improvement (Focus on VRTs):** + Lead and drive the quality performance, and continuous improvement initiatives within related VRTs. + Ensure the timely identification, containment, and resolution of both incoming and in-plant quality concerns. + Incorporate containment, improvements, and preventive measures into the Production & Quality Assurance system of VO, PTOs, and Suppliers. + **Vehicle Line Quality Performance (Bowler Plan):** + Drive the overall quality performance of the assigned vehicle line, aligned with the Bowler plan strategy. + Provide monthly updates on key metrics (actuals and forecasts), supporting these with detailed action plans and Quality Flash reports. + Steer VRT teams towards achieving YTD stretch objectives and MOP forecasts. **B. Vehicle Launches & Engineering Change Management (Focus on PMTs):** + Lead quality-related activities during vehicle launches. + Manage the resolution of issues (e.g., AIM issues), alert processes, rework planning, Bill of Materials (BOM) validation, End-of-Line (EOL) checks, FER, and ESO activities. + Lead the analysis and implementation of engineering changes without causing production or quality concerns. **C. Compliance:** + Drive to have related VRT components re-certification/vehicle re-certification/engineering change certification on time, no affecting continuous production. + Other departmental/job-related compliances. **D. People Development & Team Management** + Effectively lead and manage the engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. + Conduct key people management processes, including: + Setting clear performance objectives and goals for team members. + Developing and supporting Individual Development Plans and career paths (e.g., LDEP). + Assessing training needs and coordinating relevant development opportunities. + Conducting regular performance reviews and appraisals (e.g., interim and year-end). + Contributing to succession planning for key roles within the team. 2. Any other tasks are assigned by the direct People Leader or the Head of the Department. **Requisition ID** : 49343