Quality Manager

Grede

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience with IATF standards
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Prior customer interaction experience
  • Minimum of 5 years in quality management roles

Responsibilities

  • Manage quality practices and improve operational performance
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF16949, and other standards
  • Monitor and review internal and external processes
  • Engage with stakeholders to maintain product/process requirements
  • Lead cross-functional team in integrating process flows and quality plans
  • Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for product launches
  • Resolve issues related to internal and customer concerns

Benefits

  • Wellness programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center for employees and families
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(K) match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • PPE allowances
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.

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