Job DescriptionTo help us drive excellence, you have the opportunity to:- Manage day-to-day Quality activities, concerns, and issues in compliance with standards.
- OEM customer and supplier interface to address Quality issues and corrective actions for facility.
- Lead Quality Auditor for IATF-16949 manufacturing facility including audits.
- Manage preventative methods of controlling Quality through SPC, Visual Management, problem solving and prevention techniques, work in process, etc.
- Quality Lead within the multidisciplinary Plant Management Team.
- Analyze Quality statistical data to determine present standards and establish or proposed Quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
- Create, assess, implement, and monitor Quality training programs for Associates' in Quality processes, and procedures.
- Management of testing and dimensional validation.
- Manage tracking and reporting of key Quality measurables.
- Provide Quality continuous improvement strategies that meet/exceed company customer standards.
- Create a cohesive Quality Team through mentoring, coaching, constructive performance feedback, and formal/informal training.
- In this role you are part of the Plant Management Team with direct reports (2 Quality Engineers, 2 Quality Supervisors, and Sr. Quality Engineer). You will report to the Plant Manager and support from Corporate Area Quality Manager.
SUCCESS FACTORS:- Bachelor's degree (B.A.); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years in a Quality leadership or Sr. Quality Engineer within automotive manufacturing.
- Hands-on Quality experience within automotive welding assembly environment.
- Knowledge of IATF-16949 standards, documentation, and certification.
- Exhibit Quality Internal Audit experience in automotive manufacturing.
- Quality experience launching programs including APQP and PPAP.
- Effective Quality leadership within the multi-disciplinary Plant Management Team.
- Demonstrate usage of Visual Management in a stamping and assembly environment.
- Validation of interfacing with OEM customers and suppliers to address Quality issues and determine corrective actions.
- Demonstrate a cohesive leadership style for the Quality Team.
- Proficient verbal/written communication and presentation skills with internal and external customers at all levels.
- Advanced computer skills with MSOffice, Quality and ERP systems.
WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE:Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.
Relocation Assistance: Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.
Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
