Role Summary
The Assistant Quality Manager is responsible for the support of the Quality Manager in evaluation, benchmarking, improvement, design, development and standardization of the plant quality systems by possessing strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills; demonstrating an acute attention to detail, and showing strength in researching and analyzing data in the Quality Department directing the Quality team.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for Interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Support plans and coordinates PPAP documentation and submissions;
Maintain quality control sampling system, procedures, APQP, PPAP and IMDS activities
Manage, audit and continuously improve IATF16949 systems as well as Customer Specific Requirements;
Will participate in or conduct internal audits (Quality Systems, Layered Process Audits);
Direct Customer liaisons for plant quality activities and concerns including scheduled visits;
Enforce process adherence to all quality documents (APQP), samples, customer contact, production start - up, product launch, and correction of production variances / warrant analysis Validate containment effectiveness (Once per shift)
Join operations meetings and report out Strategic Plan Status and align appropriate reactions as required
Schedule weekly meeting to present Leading and Legacy KPIs to Peers and Quality Manager, proposed actions must be reviewed / up to date
Evaluate and develop Quality Personnel, provide feedback sessions and prepare the team's succession plan
Review, validate actions and approve 8Ds
Establish with team an effective communication (rules / format)
Report out to the customer the Plant Initiatives / 8Ds / Any Customer Specific Demand
Escalate concerns to the Quality Manager and Assistant Plant Director
Verify Product & Process sign offs are done as required.
Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, Lockout/Tagout procedures are adhered to, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near-misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately.
Assure adherence to quality policies and procedures including acceptable work standards, customer specifications and IPI requirements, to also include participation in the creation and support of systems, documentation and actions to ensure continued conformance to Quality (IATF) and Environmental (ISO) management systems.
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering recommended; Work experience equivalent is accepted.
Five years' experience in Automotive/Mfg. environment required (A Class experience and metal stamping preferred);
Three years' experience in a Management or Supervision position of Quality required;
IATF-16949 (formerly TS16949) experience required; VDA experience a plus;
Electrical or Mechanical product experience required. Electro-mechanical experience is a big plus;
Support in development and implementation of quality systems and standards (FMEA's, PPAP,
control Plans, DVP&R's, APQP) required;
World class Lean Manufacturing implementation experience is a plus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
About us
We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?
- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.
Join the Gestamp team!