Quality Manager

Elevate Automotive Excellence: Lead Quality at a Premier Tier-1 Supplier in Beautiful Northwestern Georgia!

Are you a passionate Quality leader ready to make a significant impact? Imagine driving quality excellence at a cutting-edge Tier-1 automotive supplier, specializing in precision metal stamped and welded components. They're not just building parts; they're crafting the future of automotive and need a dynamic Quality Manager to lead the charge at a key manufacturing plant in Northwestern Georgia. If you're driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to delivering unparalleled quality, this is your opportunity to shine!

Position Summary:

As the Quality Manager, you'll be the architect of their quality strategy, ensuring every component they produce meets the highest standards of excellence. You'll lead a talented team, champion continuous improvement, and be the driving force behind a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Innovate & Implement: Design and deploy a world-class quality management system (QMS) aligned with IATF 16949, setting new benchmarks for industry standards.
• Empower & Lead: Inspire and mentor a high-performing team of quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Transform & Optimize: Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, and cutting-edge quality tools, driving tangible results.
• Launch with Precision: Orchestrate seamless APQP, PPAP, and PPMP processes, ensuring flawless product launches and unwavering customer satisfaction.
• Resolve & Excel: Proactively address and resolve customer quality concerns, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
• Audit with Authority: Lead internal and external audits, demonstrating commitment to transparency and compliance.
• Analyze & Act: Leverage data-driven insights to monitor performance, identify trends, and implement proactive corrective actions.
• Document & Define: Create and maintain robust quality documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across all processes.
• Collaborate & Integrate: Partner with cross-functional teams to embed quality into every aspect of operations.
• Cultivate & Train: Develop and deliver engaging training programs, empowering the team to excel in quality standards.
• Supplier Partnership: Strengthen supplier relationships through strategic audits and performance evaluations.
• Be the Voice: Serve as the primary quality expert, representing their commitment to excellence in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Driven by Excellence: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field, with a passion for quality.
• Tier-1 Expertise: Minimum 5 years of proven success in a quality management role within a Tier-1 automotive supplier, ideally with metal stamping and welding experience.
• Master of Standards: In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949 and a track record of implementing and maintaining robust QMS.
• Quality Toolkit Mastery: Expert understanding of APQP, PPAP, PPMP, FMEA, and other essential quality tools.
• Audit Leadership: Proven ability to lead successful internal and external audits.
• Problem-Solving Powerhouse: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a knack for finding innovative solutions.
• Team Leadership Champion: Ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve extraordinary results.
• Lean Advocate: Strong understanding and application of lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.
• Customer Champion: Unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and relationship management.
• Certification Preferred: CQM or CQE certification is a plus.