Five years of quality experience in the automotive industry preferred
Proficient in advanced quality planning and AIAG core tools (APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP)
Experienced in facilitating DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plan teams
Willingness to travel 50% to manufacturing sites across the US/Mexico
Responsibilities
Lead quality improvement initiatives within the organization
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in QMS and CSR for manufacturing plants
Ensure alignment and compliance with APQP process through collaboration with program management and engineers
Participate in Launch Readiness Reviews to address quality-related issues
Audit and ensure adherence to safe launch processes with plant quality teams
Establish strong relationships with customers to enhance satisfaction
Guide quality managers in preparing for meetings and ensuring quality content is accurate
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k plan with company matching
Paid holidays and vacation time
Opportunities for job promotions and career advancement
Full Job Description
The Corporate Quality Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of our Quality Improvement Strategy. By working one-on-one with their assigned plant quality managers to understand our strategy and execute the defined action plan.
This position sits fully onsite in Auburn Hills, MI and requires travel to our manufacturing sites in Michigan, Texas, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting problem solving of assigned programs for quality related issues utilizing l effective problem-solving tools per CQI 20
Serves as QMS and CSR Subject Matter Expert for the manufacturing plants
Interface with program management, launch management, engineering and plant quality engineers assigned to the program to ensure alignment and compliance to the APQP process.
Participate in Launch Readiness Reviews (LLR and ensure PPAP and quality related APQP concerns are raised and escalated for assigned programs). Support the team to resolve yellow program status issues and raise red program status to Manager of the Operational Quality.
Audit safe launch process/work instructions with plant Quality Team assigned to the program and ensure an action plan is followed up for the closure open items.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers resulting in excellent customer satisfaction
Must be an expert to navigate on the customer portals to understand the CSR and scorecards.
Guide and review Quality Managers the Plant MOR's. Ensure MOR quality content is correct and key points identified to share for the meetings.
Expert in Customer Audits (BIQS, MSA, PPA, VDA, etc.)
Support the Plants assigned with customer visits, customer audits when necessary.
Support the Plant as acting Quality Manager when necessary.
Monitor the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions. Reopen root cause analysis if defect recurs.
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Five years of experience in quality with an automotive background preferred
Experience and competency in advanced quality planning including all AIAG core tools (APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC and PPAP)
Experience and competency in facilitating DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plan teams
50% travel to USF manufacturing sites in the US/Mexico.
US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Job Promotional and Career Growth Opportunities
And much more!
Additional Information
Interested applicants must submit their resume through our Applicant Tracking System for consideration.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.
