Manufacturing quality engineering

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Novares is a global automotive supplier that designs and manufactures advanced plastic components and systems for cars, focusing on innovative, lightweight solutions for greener, connected vehicles, serving major OEMs like Ford, BMW, Tesla, and Stellantis. We specialize in multi-functional parts using complex injection molding and mechatronics, with a strong R&D presence, creating everything from interior elements to exterior panels, and are known for our expertise in high-tech plastic applications.
Work schedule: 1st shift
Drive Quality, Safety, and Operational Excellence
We are seeking a highly motivated Plant QHSE Leader to support Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives within our manufacturing operation. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across production activities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for operational excellence, and experience in automotive or advanced manufacturing environments.

The Plant QHSE Leader executes the quality systems and production processes while supporting customer requirements, risk management initiatives, and continuous improvement activities. This position partners closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to drive world-class quality performance and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Quality Leadership
Monitor and improve product quality for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
Lead investigations and resolution of customer and supplier quality issues.
Coordinate containment, sorting, recovery, and corrective action activities.
Support product and process modifications and customer submissions.
Conduct process audits and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
Maintain and improve control plans, FMEA documentation, and production quality standards.
Production & Operational Support
Participate in daily production meetings and quality reviews.
Train production personnel on quality tools, methods, and standards.
Lead quality initiatives across manufacturing workshops and production areas.
Stop production or block shipments when customer risk has been identified.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and risk management requirements.
Support operational risk assessments and inspections.
Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience in automotive quality standards, manufacturing quality systems and process improvement.
Strong knowledge of quality methodologies and problem-solving tools.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Proficiency with Automotive Core Tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and MSA

Positive energy and a proactive mindset
Make a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
Lead meaningful quality and safety initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
If you are passionate about quality, safety, operational excellence, and leading change in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply for the Plant QHSE Leader opportunity at Novares.