Plant Quality Manager - Automotive

Job Description

Job Description

As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for directing/mentoring the quality team consisting of Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, Weld Techs, Auditors, CMM lab, Metallurgical Lab and Customer Liaisons.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 7 years’ experience in Automotive Manufacturing required, Assembly based preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience leading a team in Quality required.
• TS-16949 experience required.
• Electrical or Mechanical product experience. Electro-mechanical experience is a big plus;
• Development and implementation of quality systems and standards (FMEA’s, PPAP, control Plans, DVPR’s, APQP).
• World Class lean manufacturing implementation experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong skills in problem solving, data analysis, administration, and change management.
• Knowledge of quality philosophies and process.
• Very Hands-ON and able mentor for Quality Engineering staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directly supervise employees in the Quality Department.
• Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for Interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Represent the quality function on technical support, in conjunction with other internal support groups, regarding issues affecting manufacturing.
• Initiates and approves supplier/customer production/process control activities and reviews for implementation and effectiveness.
• Maintain quality control sampling system, procedures, APQP, PPAP and IMDS activities.
• Manage, audit and continuously improve TS16949 systems and procedures.
• Direct Customer and Supplier liaisons for plant quality activities and concerns including scheduled visits.
• Establish and maintain all quality documents, samples, customer contact, supplier development, production start - up, product launch, and correction of production variances and warrant analysis.
• Track, enter, monitor and receive information from customer scorecards, portals, and other outlets.
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, Lockout/Tagout procedures are adhered to, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near-misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately.
• Keep work area clean and orderly to prevent safety hazards.
• Assure adherence to quality policies and procedures including acceptable work standards, customer specifications and IPI requirements, to also include participation in the creation and support of systems, documentation and actions to ensure continued conformance to Quality (IATF) and Environmental (ISO) management systems.
• Observe and follow company policies and maintain proper standards of conduct at all times.
• All other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.

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