Metallurgical & Quality, Mgr

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

The Quality Manager position directs the activities and staff in quality assurance implementation

and maintenance. The position also has responsibility for the development and execution of

quality functions to ensure product compliance to applicable customer and regulatory

specifications.

Other responsibilities include coordinating the application of the quality systems with other

functions and locations within the Company, as well as interfacing with customers and regulatory

agencies.

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Directly responsible for quality activities and certifications for the facility.
• Maintains internal audit functions to meet the requirements of aforementioned standards as well
  
  

as all customer specific requirements.

• Coordinates quality system activities with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, sales,
  
  

marketing, technical services and suppliers.

• Facilitates supplier development activities to ensure compliance to industry standards. Promotes/coordinates actions for customer satisfaction improvement.
• Acts as a liaison between facility and customers on quality related and customer satisfaction
  
  

issues.

• Analyzes defect data, facilitates root cause identification, prioritizes and leads corrective action
  
  

programs to maximize rate of process improvement.

• Supports staff in Pre-Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and submissions.
• Provides guidance to staff for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and
  
  

manufacturing feasibility evaluation.

• Reviews overall customer ratings on a monthly basis to include correcting rating errors and/or
  
  

Improve Company Performance (preferred/green Supplier Status.)

• Reviews all customer specific and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Leads, directs, monitors and coaches quality assurance department employees to strive for
  
  

excellence.

• Works as a member of the facility management team to accomplish collective objectives.
• Other projects as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Measurements

• Cost of poor quality
• Positive customer ratings
• Actual customer concerns
  
  

Qualifications-Education/Experience

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Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience with at least
  
  

a high school diploma/GED

• At least 5 years of progressive quality experience in the automotive industry including
  
  

experience in working with regulatory agencies (TS/ISO)

• Previous supervisory experience
• Hands on experience in structured problem solving methodologies (examples: APQP, FMEA,
  
  

PPAP, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, ISO17025, TS16949)

• Has knowledge of CQI-9 Heat Treat Assessment Requirements (where applicable)
• Strong
  
  

communication and leadership skills required to support and/or direct both internal and external

customers

• Ability to effectively provide overall direction of quality assurance process
• Proficient Microsoft
  
  

Office skills

Preferred

• Experience using Google for Work
• Fastener industry experience
• Active member of American Society of Quality
  
  

Competencies

• Business Acumen: Knowledge of general business practices as well as knowledge of the
  
  

organization's functioning: An understanding of organizational culture and the ability to function

effectively within its social structure.

• Collaboration: Understanding the importance of relationships to enable effective teamwork.
  
  

Modifying personal style, focusing on the needs of others and listening effectively to ensure

effective outcomes for group endeavors

• Innovation: Taking a multi-faceted approach to problem solving and creation of novel solutions
  
  

to problems. Championing organization wide learning and sharing of information. Taking a

viewpoint that is broader than their immediate group or department and encompassing external

factors.

• Vision and Strategy: Defining and creating a compelling vision for the future and the
  
  

implementation strategies necessary for success.

Travel Requirements: 10% of work time will be spent traveling

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.