What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at Gestamp?
JOB SUMMARY – QM Lapeer, MI.
As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for directing/mentoring the quality team consisting of Quality Engineers, Layout Technicians, Quality Technicians, Test Technicians, Plant Launch Leader and Environmental Supplied Products Coordinator.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent the quality function on technical support, in conjunction with other internal support groups, regarding issues affecting manufacturing.
- Initiates and approves supplier/customer production/process control activities and reviews for implementation and effectiveness.
- Maintain quality control sampling system, procedures, APQP, PPAP and IMDS activities
- Manage, audit and continuously improve IATF16949 systems and procedures.
- Direct Customer and Supplier liaisons for plant quality activities and concerns including scheduled visits.
- Establish and maintain all quality documents, samples, customer contact, supplier development, production start - up, product launch, and correction of production variances and warrant analysis.
- Understand and support customer specific requirements.
- CCC Implementation, Maintenance and Change Control-
a) Products within compulsory product certification catalogue but not certified.
b) Products subject to confirmation by certification authority for change after approval but bot confirmed.
c) Products exceeding validity of certification.
d) Products that are listed on certificate but have been suspended, cancelled or nullified.
e) Nonconforming products.
- Any other job duties deemed necessary or appropriate.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience to education.
- 7 yrs exp. in Automotive/Mfg. environment (Assembly based a plus).
- 5 yrs in a Quality Management role.
- IATF16949 audit experience required.
- IATF 16949 certification preferred.
- Electrical or Mechanical product experience. Electro-mechanical experience is a big plus.
- Development and implementation of quality systems and standards (FMEA’s, PPAP,
control Plans, DVP&R’s, APQP).
- World Class lean manufacturing implementation experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong manager of people; able to delegate.
- Strong skills in problem solving, data analysis, administration, and change management.
- Knowledge of quality philosophies and process.
- Very Hands-on and able mentor for Quality Engineering staff.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $101,000.00 - $129,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you require any type of sponsorship to work in US?
- On a 1-10 scale (10 highest) please rate your people management strength.
- Are you IATF 16949 Certified?
Experience:
- Quality management: 5 years (Required)
- Automotive Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- IATF 16949 Audit: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lapeer, MI 48446 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $101,000 - $129,000
