What the Candidate Will Do
Own End-to-End Hardware Quality & Validation:
Act as the strategic quality owner for complex autonomous data collection vehicle hardware subsystems. Spearhead the strategic planning and implementation of robust Test and Validation processes to support localized and global operations.
Bridge Global Supply Chains:
Architect and maintain scalable quality management processes (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA) across internal manufacturing and complex, cross-border supplier networks. Optimize vendor synergies by bridging international technical innovation with North American operational excellence.
Lead Crisis Management & Rapid Containment:
Serve as the primary leader for high-stakes failure investigations. Utilize advanced methodologies (8D, DMAIC) to drive rapid localized containment, orchestrate large-scale rework or recovery strategies, and mitigate financial and operational risks without waiting on global HQ support.
Oversee Rigorous Inspection and Diagnostics:
Define comprehensive inspection criteria, acceptance test protocols (ATP), and environmental testing requirements. Establish a “fast-response” culture for critical diagnostics, utilizing both lab and vehicle-side tools (e.g., CAN diagnostics) to resolve field issues swiftly.
Champion Continuous Improvement & Technology Transfer:
Collaborate tightly with internal engineering and external partners to implement corrective actions. Support complex technology migrations, and ensure all localized production lines meet Uber’s rigorous global benchmarks.