Job Description:

This position will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and long-term planning of the quality and failure analysis functions within StampTech driving elimination/reduction of waste.  This position will be responsible for maintaining and continually improving the world-class levels of product quality in a company-operated manufacturing facility and establish quality specifications to meet and exceed evolving expectations of its customers and market. Specific responsibilities include planning, directing, and leading the company's Quality Management System & Processes assuring adherence with both internal & external requirements, thus ensuring that the Quality Management System is effectively implemented throughout the organization to assure operational goals are met and exceeded on a continuous basis.

Primary Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving sustainable quality improvements down to the floor level upstream in the conversion process that translates into elimination/reduction of waste costs.
• Champions non-compliance corrective actions and read-across activities and projects to other areas of the business eliminating repeat occurrences.
• Serves as liaison and point of contact between Customer (Automotive OEMs and Tiers) and the organization.
• Supports the development of strategy and able to translate the vision and expectations into tactical application to meet business objectives in relation to quality operational initiatives and KPIs.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with plant leadership to maximize product & process reliability and minimize costs.
• Develop and lead excellence in use of quality and automotive core tools application (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, APQP, or Ishikawa).
• Champion of internal audit and adherence to IATF-16949. Follows and stays current with IATF-16949 procedures, policies, manuals, and subscriptions. Aligns employees with quality behavior and quality standards (ISO IATF and consequently ISO-9001, ISO-14001, CQI-9, OHSAS, MMOG, and other related systems).
• Manages the review of manual, procedures, work instructions, forms, and entire plant quality system for compliance to current automotive standards and related agencies (i.e., AIAG, CSR, etc.).
• Responsible for the identification, development, and sourcing of talent while creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Actively engages in the continual improvement of safety and environmental initiatives for the organization.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Min 5 years of experience in relevant manufacturing processes and automotive industry preferably tier 1 or 2.
• Advanced knowledge of Automotive OEM quality standards, systems, and processes.
• Successful experience within a Tier 1 or 2 Automotive Supplier manufacturing facility.
• Experience leading the APQP process to successful conclusion.
• Working knowledge of ISO-9001/IATF-16949 requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline or equivalent/relevant experience preferred.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent is preferred.

• Great organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Effectively communicate in a professional demeanor when dealing with the public or any level of employees. 
• Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently
• Ability to work overtime