Full Job Description
This is a 1st shift position.
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing quality practices and delivering operational performance; improving existing processes by implementing best practices and systems.
• Ensure the organization's Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, ISO 9001, IATF16949, VDA and regulatory/legal requirements.
• Manage the monitoring, measurement, and review of internal and external processes that impact the performance of the organization's objectives.
• Engage with customers, employees, contractors, and outsourcing firms to develop and maintain product/process requirements.
• Develop and lead a cross-functional team on the proper integration of process flows, FMEA's, control plans, and FTP from initial versions through production versions.
• Support advanced product quality planning (APQP) to ensure effective product launches.
• Make recommendations, plans, and suggestions that promote continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Responsible for the problem resolution process, whether an internal or customer identified issue, including ensuring deadlines are met and using standard reporting tools (8D or a customer specified variant).
• Act as an organization representative, including visiting customer and vendor facilities.
• Responsible for correspondence with customers concerning audit results, customer rejected material and other technical matters.
• Develop and upgrade the talent of the operational quality team.
• Responsible for maintaining the cost of quality process and driving improvement on this metric.
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
• Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverages.
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances
What We Need From You:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• IATF experience, customer interactions, good verbal and written communications
As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.