Quality Manager

This position is in-person and located in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

Primary Purpose of Position

With a full line reporting to the General Manager and dotted line to Director of Quality the successful candidate will monitor and manage Meridian’s QMS, coach and support the plant teams in the attainment and maintenance of superior quality; and excel the customer satisfaction through delivery of 100% of products free of defects.

Major Responsibilities of Position

• Management: Be able to perform all tasks related to quality as a mean to train and coach the quality team to develop their skills and knowledge. Supervise Quality activities, establish schedules, and maintain departmental training and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Customer Quality: Represent the customer to ensure quality objectives are met all the time. Monitor customers’ scorecards and develop improvement plans to reach customer satisfaction. Review and approve all customers’ CAR/8D/5Y prior to submission and closure. Ensure customers complaints’ deadlines are met. Ensure compliance to internal and external audits and certificates such as IATF 16949, Stellantis SIM, Ford Q1, GM GQTS, etc.
• Quality Systems: Monitor, maintain and improve the QMS in conjunction with Corporate and plant teams. Ensure the execution of all required audits (system, manufacturing, product, LPA, supplier) on their specific frequencies.
• Production Quality: Shop floor oriented with strong interaction with production teams, enforcing all quality standards and supporting plant to reach the production targets without jeopardizing quality.
• New Launches: Allocate resources to complete all quality related APQP activities (PFMEA, Control plan, GR&R, PPAP, etc.) on time according to the planning and customer requirements.
• Problem Solving: Lead, mentor, coach and guide the timely and effective resolution of the CAR/8D problem solving process. Coordinate workload and prioritize to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Training: Active team member for quality training and development of employees’ skills.
• Budget/KPI Objectives: Accountable for development, maintenance & execution of strategic short- and long-term quality budget/business plans. Responsible for weekly and monthly quality KPI reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in an Engineering or Business Discipline
• Masters’ Degree in an Engineering Discipline or MBA
• Previous quality management experience (+ 5 years) in an automotive manufacturing environment
• ASQ/CQM or CQE Certification
• Sound knowledge of IATF 16949.
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Ability to travel

Why join us?

- Free Benefits for yourself and your family (medical and dental)

- 401k matching (up to 4.5%)

- Employee assistance programs

- Competitive compensation

- Employee engagement programs and events

All positions at Meridian Lightweight Technologies Inc support the safe production of quality magnesium castings.

We thank all those interested in the position however only those applicants who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to relocate to be within reasonable commuting distance from Eaton Rapids, MI?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• automotive industry: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Quality Engineer (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lansing, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person