Quality Manager

We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join our team. Responsibilities will include maintaining the Quality Management System, customer and company quality standards and policies, supporting the plant team to resolve issues and concerns, driving corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvements, and effective management of engineering and technical staff within the Quality department. The salary for the Quality Manager will be determined based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Manages process to evaluate current state and develop plan to support department training and development of engineers and technicians in problem solving, improvement tools and communication methods.

· Serves as customer contact for all quality issues and represent the company as required to resolve issues.

· Monitors / reports / improves all plant quality performance metrics.

· Ensures creation and maintenance of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection documentation.

· Provides guidance to Production group related to part inspection

· Advises production on inspection and gage use.

· Manages product containment activity.

· Oversees plant Corrective / Preventive Action process activities for timely and effective resolution.

· Participates in Audit process.

· Participates in APQP process and ensure completion of plant APQP tasks.

· Supports and assists New Launch team by providing leadership and basic quality direction.

· Works closely with operations team to resolve quality concerns or questions.

· Supports Internal / External / Customer audits as required.

· Serves as Management Representative for plant QMS.

· Coordinates individual, team and plant improvement activities.

· Establishes and executes department strategy plan for continuous improvement for KPIs.

· Continually evaluates department processes for adherence while identifying and executing improvement to process design to improve department efficiency and effectiveness.

· In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Quality Manager in Automotive Manufacturing.
• Automotive stamping experience desired.

Skills needed:

• Advanced level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection required.
• Advanced knowledge of IATF 16949 required.
• Advanced level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
• APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools required
• Advanced level understanding of Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach.
• Highly organized.
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Customer Portals

BENEFITS:

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group Life/AD&D/STD

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Accident

Critical Illness

401k with Profit Share Match

*RELOCATION NOT COVERED*

RECRUITERS/HEADHUNTERS ARE NOT WELCOME TO CONTACT THE COMPANY REGARDING THIS POSITION!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Quality Management: 5 years (Required)
• Automotive Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000