Bruce Williams Jr

Experience

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  Chrysler Corporation

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Supplier Quality Specialist
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  Daimler Chrysler

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Parts Return Specialist
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  FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2021

  Lead a team for process and methods develop for over 400 supplier operations engineers in the Supplier Operations area. Processes including quality first, sourcing, ICT system development, Lessons Learned. Leading a team of Master Black Belts to resolve critical launch and warranty issues. Lead a team of warranty recovery specialists. Lead teams in global integration of process and methods for new company. Responsible for leading all launch activity for the assembly plants for Manufacturing Quality. Responsible for strategies to attack top warranty problems. Develop technical competences of engineering teams in the assembly plants. Conduct audits to validate equipment is ready for production. Validate that the key vehicle system routing is ready for production. Responsible for the quality performance of stamping dies for Chrysler. Responsible for implementing common strategies across the NAFTA region for Chrysler. Responsible for leading suppliers of all components to five (5) Chrysler assembly plants to provide part excellence. Responsible for leading a group to manage dimensional performance in the supply base. Lead key component suppliers to achieve excellence in quality. Reduced yard holds by implementing strategy to resolve top supplier issues.

  • Senior Manager – Process Methods & Warranty Recovery

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Head of Advanced and Current Launches

    Apr 2018 - May 2020

  • Quality Center Manager - Sterling Heights Assembly Plant

    Jul 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Head of Resident Engineering (NAFTA)

    Feb 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Head of Die and Press Shop Quality (NAFTA)

    Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Head of Current Supplier Quality - Truck and SUV Plants

    Apr 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Chassis Supplier Quality Manager

    Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

  • Master Black Belt

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
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  Stellantis

  Jan 2021 - now

  Senior Manager - Process, Methods & Warranty Recovery

  Lead a team that harmonizes standards globally which reducing work load for Supplier Quality Engineers by identifying opportunities to remove waste. Lead a warranty recovery team that recovers warranty costs.

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  AIAG - Automotive Industry Action Group

  Jan 2023 - now

  AIAG Board of Directors Member

  Member of the AIAG Board of Directors - Providing strategic direction to CEO and Leadership Team of not-for-profit association engaged in collaboratively creating quality, supply chain, and corporate responsibility best practices for the mobility industries.· Representing Stellantis· Member of the Strategy Committee· Served as Vice Chair 1/24 - present