Manager, Quality

Ensure that processes needed for the QMS are established, implemented, and maintained Responsible to stop processes and escalate in all cases of non-conformities to quality (STOP-AT-DEFECT) Ensure product safety related identifications and requirements are fulfilled Report the performance of the QMS timely to the Plant Manager and Corporate Quality Management Ensure that for all employees all HR development requirements and activities are in place and gaps closed Ensure that Customer's and Kautex' requirements are addressed and satisfied Manage quality-related issues with customers and suppliers Act as the appointed Management and Customer Representative for Quality Management at Plant level (which includes all customer specific automotive certification, IATF 16949, CCC & CSR) Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, government regulations and internal guidelines Ensure the implementation of adequate preventive and evaluation tools, e.g.: Product inspection and testing, FMEA, Poka Yoke, etc. Integrate Risk-Based-Thinking within department and throughout the organization Manage Non-Conforming Products and control the "Quarantine" area Maintain control of internal/external quality-related documents and records Ensure that all specific issues regarding EHS and quality are implemented and observed in line with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Manage quality-related issues coming from PMR Communicate and promote cooperation with all other Kautex Plants / Departments to share experiences and achieve quality targets Promote awareness of the importance of the key quality-related jobs Ensure knowledge of, and compliance with, Customer Specific Requirements throughout your team, and if necessary, define training requirements Bachelor's degree, Engineering, or comparable education 3 years professional experience in automotive industry is preferable Minimum of 5 years experience in quality related position Experience in negotiation with customers and suppliers Product knowledge is important Knowledge of applicable customer specific requirements Knowledge in statistics, FMEA, Control Plan APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, DOE and product and process capability Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and business systems, e.g.: 5S, standardized work, Kanban, visual management* Strong English language skills are required