Quality Manager

A hands on quality manager who has experience working with the major OEM s.

Just-in-time (JIT) Automotive metal stamping or blanking or welding

Reports to Plant Manager Functionally reports to N/A Job Title Quality Engineering Supervisor Replacement in case of absence Plant Manager or other Manager or associates..

Responsibilities & Duties Responsible to manage and follow up on all non-quality costs; Responsible to manage and follow up on all activities associated with suppliers quality audits;

Define corrective actions concerning Quality Assurance (5PB Methodology), participate and validate the root-cause and effectiveness of corrective actions;

Complete any customer related reports for non-conformance and keep customer updated; Participation on managing and follow up on all APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities and submit PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) on time;

Manage and follow up DMR ( Defective Material Report) and suppliers performance; Stop any process or activity in order to prevent any non-conformity according quality system (legal, statutory or product); Implement the policies and procedures defined in terms of Quality Assurance; Manage and control all the actions defined to reach the Quality Assurance targets for the Business Unit;

Responsible to follow up and manage all KPI s related to Quality Assurance and respective reports; Manage the suppliers quality performance and suppliers concerns follow up;

Coordinate lab and metrology activities. Knowledge, Skills (Essential) General Human Resources & Safety Existent New Commercial Manufacturing Quality, Projects & Compliance Maintenance Manager Production Competitiveness

- High level of leadership, teamwork and communication skills; - IT Knowledge in terms of Word, Excel, Internet e Electronic Mail. Specific N/A Languages English Knowledge, Skills (Desirable) General N/A Specific - Knowledge in metrology and lab analysis; - Knowledge of following tools: APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning),

MSA (Measurement System Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), QSA QSA (Quality System Assessment), FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Customer Specific s, Critical Incident, VSM (Value Stream Mapping), etc.; - Knowledge and Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance); - Knowledge in ISO//IATF 16949 / ISO 14001/ VDA

6. Languages N/A Education & Qualification University degree in quality or industrial engineering, management or similar. Experience & Others 3 years of manufacturing related experience with hands on operational knowledge (preferably two (2) years practical experience in automotive metal stamping industry manufacturing environment)

Quality Assurance experience is a must; Experience working in an organization that has a well-implemented Safety Culture is a plus. KPI's NR's of Incidents Claims PPM External Rework & Inspections Process Audit Non Conformities Returns & Reductions Team Training Plan Execution

Quality manager must have experience overseeing multiple plants.

Customer interface preferably with the OEM s