Our multinational automotive manufacturing partner is looking for new candidate for the following position: Quality Manager.
- Is responsible to ensure that continuous improvement is made in all Production MEQ Quality Deliverables (e.g.: RPPM, CPPM, IPPM, SPPM, and Warranty/JD Power)
- Function as the primary point of contact for the Operation in responding to critical customer issues, Quality Key measure performance and other "Customer Specific" initiatives
- Ensure that their plants successfully implement applicable World Class Quality Systems and are certified / compliant with BOS, QS-9000, VDA 6.1, ISO/TS16949, etc. as appropriate
- Drive continuous improvement of post S.O.P. Supplier Development and Quality performance. This includes leading the MQR and corrective action processes for Supplier issues
- Assess and approve post S.O.P. Supplier PPAPs and provide the appropriate technical support to help a supplier resolve a critical issue
- Development of Manufacturing Quality resource budgets staffing needs, participate in the interview process and add resources as needed
- Is responsible to ensure that the Quality team in their plants have the necessary skill levels and technical competence to execute their roles, by development and execution of Individual Development Plans and Performance Reviews for each Quality Engineer that is part or their team
- A Bachelor´s degree is required (or experience)
- Specific education and training in Quality disciplines including (minimum) QS9000, continuous improvement, Total Quality Management; PPAP, FMEA, Control plans, DOE and SPC are also required
- Minimum 3 years in the Automotive Industry
- Minimum 5+ years in Quality field
- Knowledge of the AIAG Quality planning and Control Plan standard, FMEA´s, PPAP´s, Dimensional layouts, gage/fixture design and Performance/Material testing
- People development and leadership experience is required
- Requirements may be waived based upon work experience