Quality Manager

Position Summary:

To perform the Quality Engineering functions necessary to support the Company’s objectives in providing its’ customers with high-quality products.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field. MS is a plus
• 5-10 years experience in all or a combination of Quality Systems, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Assistance, and Customer Support role(s) preferably in the automotive industry.
• ASQ Certified, IATF/VDA Auditor.
• Effective reading and writing skills.
• Emotionally intelligent quick learner
• Commitment to excellence for a world-class performance.
• Ability to manage projects independently and set priorities as it relates to the importance of supporting the organization’s bottom line.
• Experience in an Advanced Manufacturing Environment with Foundry knowledge is a plus.
• IATF 16949, and use of APQP tools such as Control Plans, Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), & SPC.
• Advanced Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to effectively work cross-functionally with Program Mgt., Purchasing, Engineering, Operations is a must.
• Six Sigma Black Belt (Plus)
• Proficient in Core Quality Tools - APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC.
• Problem Solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Cause and Effect, etc.
• Data collection and statistical analysis; Minitab preferred.
• Knowledge of processes used in manufacturing facility, customer facilities, and supplier facilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), and Minitab a must.

Areas of Responsibilities:

• Attend all new product launch review meetings and ensure high-quality PPAP deliverables are provided by the teams.
• Assist plants in the development of quality systems to achieve IATF16949 and various other customer requirements such as Ford’s Q1, Chrysler’s EBSC, GM’s BIQS
• Participate in audits of new and existing Aludyne plants. Will conduct audits, evaluate performance, and give guidance and recommendations.
• Monitor Customer’s Portals, and coach/assist plants for prompt follow-up with on-time response and concern closure for optimum rating standings. Will assist customers in resolving high-level product plant quality issues causing customer disruptions.
• Identify best practices within the plants and develop corporate quality standards that incorporate lessons learned and read across.
• Employees are expected to work onsite to attend in-person meetings and collaborate.
• Follow the Safety, Health, and Environmental Program as reflected in the SHE Policy Statement
• Adhere to the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Quality Policy
• Other duties as assigned

Decisions Making Scope/Supervisory Responsibility:

Responsible for the evaluation, benchmarking, improvement, design, development, and standardization of Aludyne plant quality systems. Successful candidates for this position will possess strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills; demonstrate an acute attention to detail, and show strength in researching and analyzing data.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear
• The employee might be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee is required to type using a computer.
• The employee might be required to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate