Quality Manager

Job description

QUALITY MANAGER

As Quality Manager (located in Lansing MI area), you will be responsible for directing/mentoring the quality team consisting of Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, Weld Techs, Auditors, CMM lab, Metallurgical Lab and Customer Liaisons.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Represent the quality function on technical support, in conjunction with other internal support groups, regarding issues affecting manufacturing;

2. Initiates and approves supplier/customer production/process control activities and reviews for implementation and effectiveness;

3. Maintain quality control sampling system, procedures, APQP, PPAP and IMDS activities

4. Manage, audit and continuously improve TS16949 systems and procedures;

5. Direct Customer and Supplier liaisons for plant quality activities and concerns including scheduled visits;

6. Establish and maintain all quality documents, samples, customer contact, supplier development, production start - up, product launch, and correction of production variances and warrant analysis.

7. Track, enter, monitor and receive information from customer scorecards, portals, and other outlets.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree required

2. 7+ yrs exp. in Automotive/Mfg environment (Assembly based a plus);

3. 5+ yrs in a Management or Supervision position of Quality;

4. TS-16949 experience required;

5. Electrical or Mechanical product experience. Electro-mechanical experience is a big plus;

6. Development and implementation of quality systems and standards (FMEA’s, PPAP,

control Plans, DVP&R’s, APQP);

7. World Class lean manufacturing implementation experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Strong skills in problem solving, data analysis, administration, and change management;

2. Knowledge of quality philosophies and process;

3. Very Hands-ON and able mentor for Quality Engineering staff.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• Automotive manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)