Project Manager / Quality Specialist Mid

About the role

ALTEN México, a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group, is looking for a Project Manager / Quality Specialist (mid level) in Toluca. The role focuses on developing and executing the standardization of manufacturing quality enablers, with a focus on vehicle quality. It suits someone who is a creative problem solver, proactive and able to identify and resolve quality issues.

Key responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis of quality issues and recommend and implement cost-effective permanent corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators.
• Manage engineering changes with a cross-functional team to ensure timely execution.
• Conduct product evaluation tests to ensure robustness of product or process change before full implementation, and act as the point of contact for engineering quality and product-related incidents.
• Ensure delivery of third-party quality metrics.
• Plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment.
• Support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership, and establish partnerships internally and externally.
• Represent the Voice of the Customer to platform teams, clarifying expectations and reducing political hurdles.
• Audit of vehicle assembly plants.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace/Aeronautical).
• 2+ years of experience.
• Proven track record of developing and executing standardization, and experience with cross-functional responsibilities in a lean organization.
• Previous experience managing engineering changes and a quality background.
• Experience in OEMs is a plus.

Required skills

• Advanced problem-solving tools such as Kepner-Tregoe, Shainin Red X and Design of Experiments.
• Desirable: experience with SAQ (supplier sustainability evaluation).
• Ability to collect and synthesize data into meaningful information.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Effective verbal and written communication, planning and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Benefits higher than those required by law.
• Professional growth and development opportunities in Mexico, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom and Spain.
• Indeterminate contract.
• Hybrid work scheme.