Quality Manager

Position Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for all aspects of Corporate Quality System and compliance to ISO 9001 quality requirements. This position must manage incoming material quality, production adherence to quality standards and customer specifications and act as liaison to marketplace for customer quality satisfaction. Individual provides leadership for continuous quality improvement to help meet company expectations on efficiency, cost and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

- Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M. culture.

- Responsible for the development and implementation of the Quality Management System.

- Develops work instructions and responsible for all revisions of procedures.

- Responsible for the completion of all customer required documents PPAP’s, Part Submission Reports, NAFTA’s etc.

- Responsible for coordinating all customer quality audits, registrar audits and internal quality audits.

- Stays up to date with relevant industry standards (including customer, statutory and regulatory requirements) and technology to provide appropriate direction to executive management.

- Create and communicate an overall vision for quality within the company, setting goals and recommending organizational changes to achieve these goals.

- Responsible for all calibrations on Mic’s, calipers, Tape measures, scales and the maintaining the Calibration report.

- Communicate the company's quality system to customers.

- Create an environment conducive to continuous quality improvement and implements systems to nurture quality excellence.

- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- The position will oversee the quality department’s initiatives and processes for the entire organization. This position will assist team members as needed, serve on committees and special teams and perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Working knowledge and experience in ISO 9001, IAFT 16949, ISO 17025

- Strong knowledge of material standards, such as ASTM, SAE, etc.

- Strong knowledge and frequent utilization of Continuous Improvement Tools, such as 6S, 8D, PDCA)

- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and understand industry trends

- Ability to communicate with people outside the organization, represent the organization to customers, the public, and ability to articulate conversations well to convey information effectively.

- Proficient in basic Microsoft programs and windows-based applications

- Knowledge of capability of all processing equipment for the purpose of slitting, blanking and cutting to length.

- Strong organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks, time management, etc.

- Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Education Requirements

- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, required.

- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Quality Manager role or equivalent

- Industry knowledge and experience, preferred.

Licenses/Designations and Certifications

- ISO Auditor (with emphasis on IATF 16949)

- Core Tools including PPAP, APQP. SPC, MSA, PFMEA and Control Plans

Physical Demands and Work Environment

- Travel 25-50%

- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The team member frequently is required to talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

- The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills associated with the position.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.