Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the quality team focused on building a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Customer focused/collaborative and partner with all customers on quality requirements and expectations
• Responsible Management Representative for IATF16949, ISO14001, and AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Collaborate with all functions of the organization to maintain the standards required for IATF16949, AS9100 and ISO14001
• Provide strategic direction to the organization on quality systems, continuous improvement, supplier development, new product development and introduction
• Provide support and direction to all new product launches for both Automotive and Aerospace to ensure a flawless launch with zero defects
• Training and coaching on quality tools as part of implementation of Quality Management Systems
• Work with product design and specifications, to assure reliability of product. Collaborate internally to ensure quality standards are effective.
• Identify and manage risk in all areas of the business utilizing core tools such as APQP, Control Plans, PFMEA, SPC, and Lean methodologies.
• Manage Root Cause & Corrective Action process for external and internal customer complaints.
• Interface and assist with supply chain development initiatives and activities
• Responsible for counterfeit parts management and awareness training
• Manage resources and people – conduct performance reviews, career development and training to the team to enhance performance of the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain) and 8 years of prior relevant experience or advanced Degree in a related field

• 5 years of Management and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with implementing and managing AS9100 and IATF Quality Management Systems

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including, but not limited to writing skills and ability to make presentations to peers, management, customers, and suppliers

• Independent problem solver, ability to work with limited supervision

• Works well and accomplishes tasks within a cross functional team. Has the ability to see the big picture

• Automotive and Aerospace experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean/Six Sigma Certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Quality Manager
• Experience in welding operation environment