Quality Manager mid level ( Manufacturing mid level

Angstrom Automotive Group

Angstrom Automotive Group is a leading tier 1 full-service supplier for Automotive and Industrial OEMs. Founded in 1999, Angstrom offers a diversified product portfolio with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities. Angstrom has 31 manufacturing locations across North America, South America and Europe. Core manufacturing units process Metals (Casting, Stamping, Forging, Welding, Machining, and Assembly), Resin (Injection Molding, Foam, and Fiber), and Electrical components (Wire Harnesses, Lighting, and assembly modules).

This position is with our plant Englewood Plant Angstrom Fiber

The Quality Manager will provide customer quality assurance for the products processes and services of the Division and assist in assuring the achievement of optimum quality costs. The manager will assure that customer quality requirements will be adequately defined to permit appropriate quality planning and implementation of procedures and systems to fulfill the division's needs and meet customer expectations. This will include the supervision of department staff to ensure adequate resources have been allocated in support of achieving company and department goals and objectives.

• Develops, implements, maintains, and updates quality programs including policies, objectives, plans, procedures, and appraisals to provide adequate control on materials, processes, and products at minimum quality-related cost.
• Establishes quality standards and specifications for raw materials, processes, and finished products.
• Participates in new product development with New Products and Systems Development to understand the function of, and customer expectations for the product. Discusses quality considerations and establishes and/or defines quality standards for the product and our ability to achieve these.
• Conducts internal audits of manufacturing adherence to quality systems.
• Evaluates vendor facilities and systems for controlling quality, plans for vendor ratings and material certification by vendors.
• Provides technical assistance to the purchasing department in connection with the purchase of raw materials.
• Analyses products returned due to customer dissatisfaction to determine the root cause of the complaint, disposition of product, and initiation of corrective action.
• Assists with standardization, calibration, and maintenance of inspection/test equipment and gauges.
• Assists with training and instruction of personnel in quality procedures, standards, and systems including statistical methods.
• Prepares quality assurance departmental budget and performs other administrative functions to effect a well-integrated, efficient operation.
• Visits customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality problems.
• Supports and promotes continuous improvement activity and group problem-solving.
• Supports activities related to the maintenance of our ISO
  14001 EMS system.
• Implementing and maintaining IATF 16949 requirements throughout the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3 to 4years of Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experienc e
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Thinking in an unstructured environment under general managerial direction, creative thinking, use of judgment, and need to find solutions daily. Solutions are usually standardized with the help available.
• Quality Awareness
• Corrective and Preventative Action (8D)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Customer Portals/Score Cards

Under general managerial direction subject to functional policies and goals and is accountable for guidance and direction of staff in areas of expertise, or exercises management authority over a major organizational unit (a department).

Infrequent to some physical exertion. Minor lifting, awkwardness and handling of light objects.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the manufacturing work environment requires hearing protection at all times. During the summer months, this environment may be hot. The office work environment is climate and noise-controlled.

Angstrom Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at AAG is governed by merit, qualifications, and professional competence. AAG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, national origin/ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other basis protected by law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.