Objective of the Position: The Quality Manager will be primarily responsible for plant level Quality Management Systems (QMS) which can be defined as a set of policies, processes and procedures required for planning and execution (production / development / service) in the core business area of an organization. QMS integrates the various internal processes within the organization and intends to provide a process approach for project execution. QMS enables the organizations to identify measure, control and improve the various core business processes that will ultimately lead to improved business performance.

Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Champion continuous improvement of all processes during and after launch.
• Communication of quality data with Divisional Management and Plant Management.
• Controlling and defining quality in all value stream processes (e.g., receiving, warehousing, production, shipping, change management, etc.).
• Controlling documentation.
• Defining and controlling inspection, measuring and test equipment.
• Defining product acceptance criteria.
• Defining product identification and traceability at all stages of production.
• Implementing statistical techniques.
• Maintaining and implementing all the plant level processes or procedures that affect the quality or safety of the products we produce.
• Personnel training and qualification in Quality systems.
• Quality System audit facilitator and compliance auditor (e.g., TS16949, VDA 6.1, etc.).
• Main contact with customer regarding quality issues at the plant.
• Validating new processes.

Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in Quality.
• Minimum seven years’ experience working for a manufacturing supplier preferably automotive.
• Two (2) years related experience in welding and metal fabrication and, supervising or managing employees.
• Preferred but not mandatory – certification of CQA, CMQ/OE, CQT by the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
• Hands on experience and proficient with Warranty analysis, PSO, SPC, PPAP, GD&T, DFSS, DVP&R, TQM, QFD, TPS, Gauges, FMEA, APQP, 8D, problem solving with verification, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• OEM quality engineering and launch experience to Chrysler, Ford, or GM - Commercial truck experience considered a plus.
• Assemblies experience with multiple components, and working with large BOM (100 ).
• Experience establishing systems/processes to ensure traceability of product - FMEA background desired.
• Experience with equipment validation desired.
• Knowledge of welding/stamping and materials a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically by car or plane.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.