Quality Manager

Position Title: Quality Manager

• • Lead, direct, and develop Quality Group personnel in execution of SL Tennessee Quality procedures

  • Provide product and process support to internal and external functions between SL Sites & all external customers

  • Provide Quality Management support to SL America & uphold SLTN Quality Management System Aspects

  • Support & Direct quality systems development and maintenance

  • Track, maintain, and manage all Quality KPIs for the SL Tennessee manufacturing site

• Manage activities of the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Test/Metrology Labs, SQE, and Systems Management Teams

• Provide support and direction to your team in the resolution of internal and external product, process quality, and engineering concerns

• Support and improve manufacturing processes and products utilizing engineering, quality, and project management skills

• Provide internal and external Quality support through all phases of product development and manufacturing

• Support customers and internal process by defining aspects of product realization, lessons learned implementation, and read across

• Primary corrective action facilitator through leadership of preventative & systemic corrective actions within the team

• Lead Lessons Learned read across & Continuous Improvement Activities as they pertain to the Quality Team

• Interfaces with all departments to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout all organizational levels

• Provide support and direction in the resolution of internal and external product and process quality and engineering concerns

Work Experience

• 7+ years experience in an automotive manufacturing environment with a Proven Background in Quality Management

• 2+ years in a management role within a manufacturing setting

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

• Associates degree with Professional Certifications and relevant years of experience in the Quality Field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Efficient management of skilled personnel in a team setting

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills for internal & customer communication

• Thorough knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and products

• Thorough knowledge of testing methods, principles, equipment, and specifications

• Thorough knowledge of customer requirements (Quality, Engineering, Specifications)

• Interpretation of 2D/3D prints with extensive GD&T background

• Good organizational and communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, and ability to utilize CAD Viewer programs.

• Thorough knowledge of Quality systems & procedures while leading quality initiatives

• Working knowledge and understanding of ISO and IATF automotive requirements.

• Thorough knowledge of APQP and Customer PPAP requirements.

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