Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected products.
As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision, and deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost, weight, or complexity.
What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible.
The Plant Quality Manager has direct responsibility to foster a quality culture across his/her plant to meet or excel all customer requirements while meeting company business targets, this responsibility includes maintaining quality production levels to meet customer requirements. Implement program in quality control and compliance.
Your Role
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Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operations.
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Establish and direct Plants Quality Policies & Procedures.
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Lead the strategy to achieve sustained PPM reduction with Ford customers, through systemic actions and process control. QIA- Customer Complaint Tracking
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Ensure zero active escalations related to Q1 / STA, maintaining strict compliance with customer requirements and immediate response to risks.
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Ensure disciplined execution of problem-solving methodologies (8D), achieving:
Strengthen the effectiveness of early containment actions (GP12 / Safe Launch) through active leadership and urgency, ensuring implementation within- 24 hours.
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Ensure Control Plan maturity and robustness, eliminating recurrence and closing gaps identified during KORN assessments and customer audits.
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Drive a reduction in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), including scrap, rework, and warranty, through preventive actions and root cause elimination.
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Ensure 100% compliance with the FTQ daily management routine, including disciplined follow-up and effective closure of actions.
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Demonstrate strong leadership in Quality Management System execution, establishing cadence, operational discipline, and proactive (not reactive) escalation of risks.
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Implement a formal customer follow-up cadence (e.g., Ford reviews), ensuring timely and accurate information delivery and continuous visibility of progress.
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Optimize resource utilization by balancing workload and prioritizing critical tasks, ensuring business continuity
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Monitor plants quality on an ongoing basis and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
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Monitor operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
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Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.
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Develop strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities; presenting assumptions; recommending objectives.
Your Background
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6 years of experience in the related field in an automotive harnesses manufacturing environment. Preferably with direct Ford experience
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Proven experience managing Ford customers, STA, and Q1 requirements
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Demonstrate strong influencing, negotiation, and customer dispute management skills, supported by assertive communication, emotional intelligence, and active listening, enabling the ability to build credibility, manage conflict, and effectively persuade customers through clear, data-driven technical argumentation to successfully resolve and win quality-related disputes.
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Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
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Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as; Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. to drive improvement.
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Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
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Demonstrated strong leadership, team building and advanced coaching skills.
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Demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.
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Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance and engineering.
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Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.
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Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.
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A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.
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Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
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Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
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Highly motivated, results oriented, driven.
WHY JOIN US?
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Grow with purpose. We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.
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Do work that shows up in the real world. What you contribute here powers systems that are critical to how industries operate and evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.
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Succeed with the right support. We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform at a high level and sustain that success.
YOUR BENEFITS AT VERSIGENT:
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Compensation package, including major medical and life insurance
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Flexible retirement plan.
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Learning, growth, and professional development in a globally recognized international environment.
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Access to training, coaching, and internal and external certifications
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Scholarships.
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Recognition of innovation and excellence.
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Opportunities to give back to the community.
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Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.
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Recognition of innovation and excellence.
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Tuition reimbursement.
APPLY TODAY!
If you are looking for a role where you can grow, contribute, and see the direct impact of your work, we encourage you to apply and be part of what Versigent is building next.
Versigent spun out of Aptiv on April 1, 2026. As part of ongoing spin‑off activities and IT separation, some documentation may still reference Aptiv, Cyprium, or Versigent. All references should be understood to mean Versigent.
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