Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the quality of products and processes throughout the manufacturing cycle by developing and managing quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Manage and mentor the quality team on standards, procedures, and best practices to achieve departmental goals.
• Lead team to successful PPAP new product launches.
• Oversee APQP schedule, including quality project milestones.
• Lead and implement effective use and maintenance of core tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PPAP, SOPs etc.).
• Ensure control plans and associated documents are implemented effectively and maintained through the lifecycle of the project.
• Lead development of and maintain the Quality Management Systems in accordance with ISO
  9001/IATF
  1649 standards.
• Act as Management Representative for internal and external audits related to quality management systems.
• Communicate with customers regarding quality concerns, ensure effective resolution of issues and maintain strong relationships.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement; lead initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Maintain calibration program to ensure all measurement and test equipment is kept according to industry standards.
• Directly supervise employees, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and methodologies (ISO/IATF/APQP/SPC, etc.).
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, including GD&T and metrology techniques.
• Strong 8D discipline and problem‑solving methodology.
• Firsthand experience dealing with automotive customers.
• Able to act as Lead Auditor for IATF
  16949 & ISO
  9001 standards and be able to train others as auditors.
• Familiar with ASTM industry standards.
• Familiar with heat‑treating processes and validation methods.
• Familiar with surface‑treating processes and validation methods.
• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.