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Quality Manager Battery Cell Development Center

Quality Manager Battery Cell Development Center

General MotorsWarren, MI, US
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General Motors Quality Manager

Onsite : This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the quality management systems that ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of cells produced in a development center environment. This role is central to enabling successful product / proc ess development and qualified cells. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in quality engineering, systems thinking, and cross-functional collaboration, with a deep understanding of battery cell manufacturing and development operations for ramp up.

What You'll Do

Quality System Development & Ownership

  • Architect and implement a fit-for-purpose Quality Management System (QMS) for battery cell development center operations to accommodate a high degree of agility.
  • Define and maintain quality policies, procedures, and documentation aligned with internal and external standards (document, control, training, audits, traceability, etc.).
  • Establish and manage systems for non-conformance reporting, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement.
  • Prepare the organization for internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
  • Ensure integration of quality systems with MES, ERP, and data analytics platforms to enable real-time monitoring and reporting.

Process & Product Quality

  • Define and maintain quality policies, procedures, and documentation aligned with internal and external standards (ISO standards included).
  • Develop inspection criteria and control plans for incoming materials, in-process steps, and final cell inspection / control for all cell builds. Define the criteria for varying phases / types of builds.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, suppliers, JVs, etc. to establish process capability targets, control parameters, validation and feedback loops for a wide range of cell development / build operations.
  • Partner on DOE builds and process changes ensuring learnings feed into formal changes / control plans.
  • Ensure compliance with cleanliness standards critical to cell manufacturing, including particle control, moisture limits, and contamination protocols in dry rooms and clean zones.
  • Support equipment qualification and process validation activities, including IQ / OQ / PQ documentation.
  • Have firsthand knowledge of / track state-of-the-art station-wide tolerances, scrap rates / yield for the different cell build processes and have familiarity with prevalent standards for cell-level requirements.

    • Data & Analytics

  • Monitor and report on key quality metrics including defects, scrap, yield, etc.
  • Lead structured problem-solving efforts using tools such as DOE and FMEA focused on continuous improvement of the product / process.
  • Build dashboards and reporting tools to visualize quality performance and drive decision-making. Report out data results and next steps for issue resolution.

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Operations to embed quality standards into daily operational activities.
  • Work with Engineering to qualify suppliers and Supply Chain / Purchasing to manage incoming quality.
  • Interface with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to ensure safe handling of materials and compliance with environmental regs.

    • Team Leadership

  • Manage and mentor a team of quality engineers and technicians.
  • Define roles, training plans, and performance expectations.
  • Foster a culture of quality ownership and proactive problem-solving in a high ambiguous environment.

    • Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in quality management within battery cell manufacturing, with a strong record in development environments and ramp-up to qualified cells.
  • Demonstrated leadership in developing and scaling QMS frameworks for battery cell builds with hands on experience in development / pilot facility.
  • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and validation builds, control plans, and process capability studies.
  • Proven success in navigating cross-functional environments involving R&D, Product / Process Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
  • Deep understanding of lithium-ion cell failure modes, degradation mechanisms, and test methods (e.g., impedance, cycle life, abuse testing).
  • Expertise in quality engineering tools : SPC, FMEA, DOE, control charts, and root cause analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with QMS platforms and integration with MES / ERP systems.
  • Familiarity with industry and EH&S compliance in battery or chemical manufacturing.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with experience building and scaling quality teams.
  • Exceptional communication and documentation skills, with the ability to influence across technical and operational domains.
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