What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager - Automotive Precision position at Michael Page?
About Our Client
This Client is a multi-generation family owned business located in the north suburbs of Chicago. With over 55 years in operation, our client operates an innovative manufacturing facility to provide top of the line quality and operational excellence. They have a proven track record over multiple years showing capabilities to grow and increase capacity without sacrificing anything as it relates to quality and customer focus. With unified processes across the board, our client is able to offer design and engineering support to customers where necessary
Job Description
The quality manager will have the following general responsibilities
- Act as the Quality Management Representative, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Drive efforts to reduce defect rates (PPM) by leading cross-functional teams through structured problem-solving processes.
- Assess customer quality complaints, implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, and maintain clear communication with customers about the actions taken.
- Actively participate in APQP meetings, identifying potential process failures and working with the manufacturing team to reduce defect PPMs.
- Oversee the development of supplier requirements and manage the approval process for supplier PPAPs.
- Manage the submission and approval of PPAPs to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Interpret print specifications, determine optimal measurement techniques, and define gauging requirements, while ensuring the accuracy of measurement systems through CMM analysis.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall quality.
- College degree in engineering OR equivalent experience is preferred
- 5 years of quality management experience in the automotive or aerospace industry
- ASQ certified quality engineer / manager or relevant experience is preferred
- Trained in IATF 16949 Quality Management System and Auditing
- Up to $120k depending on strength of interview and experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Holiday Shutdown from Christmas to New Years
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful quality manager will posses the following :
What's on Offer
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Ed Lieser
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Salary : $120,000
