Shape Corp.

Quality Manager

Shape Corp. • $80K — $95K *
Trenton, OH 45067In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Quality or related field required
  • 5-8 years of experience in the quality field
  • Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, A4)
  • Experience with quality standards and systems implementation (e.g. IATF 16949)
  • Proficient in tolerancing and tolerance stack-up requirements
  • Familiarity with customer portals and documentation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

  • Develop documentation to support Product Development Process related to customer/supplier requirements
  • Maintain documentation per Shape Corp specifications for Document Control and retrievability
  • Interface with Customer/Supplier personnel to resolve quality issues
  • Lead problem-solving efforts relating to launch and production quality issues
  • Facilitate activities to establish and maintain plant-specific quality processes and compliance
  • Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of plant quality systems
  • Create and maintain reports on quality metrics and audits.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for personal and professional development
  • Access to cutting-edge quality management systems
  • Engagement in continuous improvement activities
  • Involvement in key problem-solving initiatives
  • Participation in cross-functional teams for product launches.
Full Job Description
Position Summary: Responsible for managing the quality function within the department or plant to ensure that the quality systems and procedures are healthy and effective. This is achieved through various means including, but not limited to: system, plant and layered audits. The Quality Manager is responsible for coordinating the implementation of corporate quality systems in accordance with regional automotive and government standards. The Quality Manager is responsible to facilitate and respond to customer and/or supplier concerns and issues.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:
  • Develop required documentation to support the Product Development Process and in accordance with customer/supplier requirements (e.g. APQP, PPAP and FMEA).
  • Maintain required documentation meeting the Shape Corp specifications for Document Control and retrievability.
  • Interface with Customer/Supplier personnel and facilitate the resolution of quality issues and concerns.
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of institutionalized quality systems (e.g. IATF & ISO).
  • Lead problem solving efforts relating to launch quality issues.
  • Maintain control plans, work and gage instructions.
  • Provide training to operators for current procedures relating to control plans, work and gage instructions.
  • Understand and provide interpretation of GD&T data.
  • Lead problem solving efforts relating to production quality issues.
  • Initiate GP-12 or 3rd party specific containment relating to quality issues.
  • Gage R&R studies for After Production Engineering Changes.
  • Facilitate activities to establish plant specific policies, procedures and instructions in support of corporate, customer and industry quality standards.
  • Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of plant quality systems in support of IATF 16949 and other industry standards.
  • Stay abreast of Corporate Quality requirements and incorporate them into quality systems.
  • Act as the "voice of the customer" within the department/plant.
  • Manage document control activities within the department/plant.
  • Facilitate problem solving activities.
  • Coordinate auditing and verification activities to ensure department/plant systems are in accordance with documented procedures and systems.
  • Provide input and facilitate continuous improvement activities utilizing statistical and other industry standard tools.
  • Coordinate responses to customer/supplier specific audits and assessments.
  • Manage activities necessary to monitor customer/supplier portals and respond to issues promptly and efficiently.
  • Support launch team as requested with assistance in customer/suppliera required documentation (e.g. PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA's, etc.).
  • Create, maintain and distribute reports (CAR past due, deviations, Hold status, system health, customer/supplier scorecards, etc).
  • Staff Management
      • Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct associates; and ensure timely and complete performance evaluation of associates reporting under your indirect supervision
      • Assess subordinates skill sets, current and future development needs and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately
      • Set direction of department and hold individuals accountable to performance standard and strategic objectives
      • Develop strategic objectives for the quality team
  • Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
  • Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.


Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
  • Bachelors in Engineering, Business, Quality or related field required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, A4, etc.).
  • Experience and familiarity with navigating customer portals.
  • Experience in implementing quality standards and systems (e.g. IATF 16949, etc).
  • Experience with Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
  • Experience with AIAG standards and procedures (e.g. PPAP, Process Flow, Control Plan, R&R, APQP, etc.).
  • 5-8 years previous experience in the quality field.
  • Proficient in Tolerancing & Tolerance Stack-up requirements.

About Shape Corp.

Shape Corp. is a global full-service supplier of lightweight steel, aluminum, plastic, composite and hybrid solutions. The company primarily serves the automotive sector, but also has customers in the appliance, office furniture, and renewable energy industries. Shape Corp. was founded in 1974 and has since grown to become a leading provider of innovative solutions for lightweighting, noise and vibration reduction, and aerodynamics. The company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, and China, and employs over 2,500 people worldwide.
Learn more about Shape Corp.
Size
2,500 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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