Director of Quality - Manufacturing Job Portland area,Tennessee USA,Quality Assurance

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Director of Quality - Manufacturing reports to the VP of Manufacturing and is responsible for oversight of Quality systems and operations. Responsibilities include development and improvement of the NASG Quality Management System, development of systems to ensure customer and NASG requirements are met during and after product launch and supporting plant quality and manufacturing teams to resolve concerns.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Development and ongoing improvement of NASG Quality Management System

Manage process to evaluate current state and develop plan to support department training and development of New Launch Quality teams in problem solving, improvement tools and communication methods

Serve as customer contact for Production quality, and represent NASG as required to resolve issues

Assist and support manufacturing plant quality teams with investigation and resolution of internal and external quality problems

Monitor / report / improve all NASG quality performance metrics

Participate in and support Feasibility reviews

Participate in and support Kick-Off meetings

Indirect management of manufacturing plant quality teams

Monitor APQP process (Shop Edge) and ensure completion of APQP tasks

Support Internal / External / Customer audits as required

Establish and execute NASG Quality strategy plan for year over year continuous improvement for key department metrics

Continually evaluate department processes for adherence while identifying and executing improvement to process design to improve department efficiency and effectiveness

In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering

(Or relevant experience)

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Experience:

10 years manufacturing experience
5 years supervision / management
5 years in automotive manufacturing
5 – 10 years cumulative in Quality functions

Personal/Technical

Skills:

Master level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
Master level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools
Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision
Strong leadership abilities
Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach
Highly organized
Strong Interpersonal communication skills
Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis

Language

Skills:

Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment

Computer/Software:

Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
Shop Edge
QCBD
Minitab
Customer Portals

Training:

Automotive Core Tools
Fundamentals of IATF 16949
Other Baseline items