Quality Manager
Kendallville, IN
$75,000.00 to $85,00.00

* Willing to consider a Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Supervisor that has lead others and is ready for the next level in their career.

SUMMARY
Automotive supplier motivated to hire a Quality Manager responsible for creating, documenting, developing, and implementing procedures used to assemble, process, test and/or manufacture the company's products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes for high standards of quality, reliability and safety.
• Lead and/or participate in APQP/PPAP activities
• Monitors production department's conformance with Quality Assurance standards and procedures.
• Maintains Customer Specific Quality System Requirements
• Conducts Quality Assurance training for employees.
• Suggests methods for improving product quality.
• Interfaces with Program Management, Materials, and Manufacturing.
• Leads Quality Department
• Leads IATF16949 initiatives.
• Responsibility to act as liaison with external parties (customer & supplier) on matters relating to the quality system.
• Help define production process parameters to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Develop, document, and provide for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, production, and quality.
• Create and update process Control Plans and FMEA.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform Problem-solving Techniques
• Perform Process Capabilities using Statistical Techniques
• Read and Interpret GD & T
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quality Engineers
• Quality Auditors
• Laboratory Manager/Technicians
• Safe Launch / Containment Inspectors

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Associates Degree
• 3+ years Quality experience in automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience will be considered in place of degree
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards (TS 16949 OR IATF 16949)