Quality Manager

11278

Full-Time/Regular

WE ARE AUTOKINITON

DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTOMANUFACTURERS.

At AUTOKINITON
, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers.

Our dedicated teams deliver quality parts and assemblies that enhance vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility.

Building the Future—Together.
Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement.

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in the performance of daily activities.
• Provide key input into the development of the department’s strategic business plan, along with identifying and tracking key metrics to support the business plan goals.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports, including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Ensure product and process compliance with customer and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Develop standardization for the Company and plant policies and procedures.
• Provide direction and leadership to department associates consistent with plant business plan goals.
• Develop and drive implementation of a progressive quality system to prevent defects and exceed customer expectations and achieve customer/quality awards (ex., IATF 16949, Q1, etc.).
• Develop and drive implementation of all quality policies and required operating procedures and work instructions.
• Oversee the activities of required customer actions to ensure timely and proper responses.
• Develop and maintain Level II (operating procedures) and Level III (work instructions) documentation as required with appropriate input.
• Oversee proper and timely quality-related participation in advanced product and process planning activities (ex., planning, control plans, capability studies, PPAP, etc.)
• Assure the correct use of inspection equipment and data gathering/analysis, and whenever possible utilize the latest technology applications.
• Maintain current knowledge of quality assurance and control techniques.
• Serve as driver and coordinator for internal quality systems audits and corresponding corrective action and improvement activities.
• Create an environment conducive to the maintenance of high-quality standards.
• Provide an active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.
• Direct the utilization of and participate in problem-solving methods for related plant, corporate, and customer problems/issues.
• Use company metric format to effectively track, monitor, and implement required corrective/improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
• Represent the company during customer/supplier visits and surveys, and during meetings and presentations at the customer/supplier locations.
• Receive and disseminate information from the customer requirements.
• Ensure accountability and discipline within the department.
• Oversee department manning levels and assure compliance and improvements to the budget.
• Comply with all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures in the performance of daily activities and hold all direct reports accountable for enforcement.
• Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a positive working…