Quality Manager

About the Role: A leading manufacturer in the automotive industry is seeking a skilled Quality Manager to lead and oversee all quality-related operations at their site. This role involves direct management of quality planning, assurance, and engineering functions. With a strong emphasis on automotive industry standards, the Quality Manager will work closely with a team of quality professionals to ensure that all production meets stringent industry and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Management & Compliance: Oversee daily quality operations, ensuring adherence to APQP, PPAP, and IATF standards. Maintain the site’s high standards in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership & Team Oversight: Lead and mentor a team of 8 direct reports, including quality planning, assurance, and engineering professionals. Coordinate and assign tasks, ensuring all quality objectives are met efficiently.
• Customer & Supplier Interface: Serve as the main point of contact for quality-related issues with customers, including major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Process Improvement: Drive initiatives in quality control processes, including 8D reports, root cause analysis, and process validation, to continually improve product quality and efficiency.
• Production Processes: Oversee quality standards across automated production processes such as crimping, welding, CNC milling, turning, grinding, and super-finishing operations.
• New Product Quality Management: Support new product launches by managing quality planning and processes to ensure compliance with customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to monitor quality metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in quality management within the automotive or precision manufacturing industry, ideally focused on engine components or powertrain parts.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of automation and advanced manufacturing processes such as CNC operations, grinding, assembly, and high-precision component manufacturing.
• Certifications: Knowledge of IATF 16949 and FMEA is essential; EHS knowledge is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis and experience with MES for tracking production and quality metrics.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage the team and collaborate with cross-functional departments.

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