Plant Quality Manager

Dana Incorporated; Montano Lucino; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global automotive technology company in Montano Lucino is seeking a Plant Quality Manager to oversee quality management and initiatives. The role involves leading the quality department, driving continuous improvement projects, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of experience in a quality manufacturing environment, and strong knowledge of relevant quality tools and methods.

Competenze

• 5 years of experience in a quality manufacturing environment.
• Tier1 automotive component supplier manufacturing experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead all relevant quality and cross-functional activities.
• Monitor and drive plant quality activities.
• Support Product Service Support team for Customer field issues.
• Represent the Voice of the Customer.

Conoscenze

Strong knowledge in AIAG core tools: FMEA / PPAP / APQP / MSA / SPC

Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001

Knowledge of problem-solving tools & methods

Proficient in GD&T

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Thorough understanding of process engineering principles

Product launch experience

Computer proficiency in MS Office

High proficiency in understanding math data

Effective communication

English proficiency (B2/C1)

Formazione

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Plant Quality Manager in Montano Lucino (CO)

In this role the candidate will be responsible to lead quality department activities, manage the quality management system, implement continuous improvements projects, ensure Customer satisfaction and mentor the quality team.

The new resource will report directly to the plant manager and will be a member of the plant leadership team. In addition to this solid report, the candidate will report functionally to the Grand Arco Quality Coordinator.

Main opportunities and challenges:

The new resource will be inserted in a dynamic contest in which there is a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Very fast environment with technical and managerial challenges to be cascade into a productive framework. Be engaged with top Off-Highway OEM in a global multinational organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead all relevant quality and cross-functional activities, with particular emphasis on the process gaps that might lead to Customer claims & disruptions.
• Monitor and drive plant quality activities, Customers and Suppliers (external and internal) quality (DOA – Defect on Arrival), Customer relationships, proactive continuous improvement activities, technical problem‑solving leadership and activities (8D reports or similar formats), corrective action activities, plant support activities.
• Support Product Service Support team to contain, investigate and apply corrective actions for Customer field issues (DOF – Defect on Field).
• Represent the Voice of the Customer by cross‑functional coordinating plant departments (production, manufacturing, purchasing, sales & logistic) aiming to ensure the ultimate Customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and improve plant quality management systems consistent with Customer (CSR) and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Track, maintain and report out relevant quality KPI’s (External PPM report, Quality Issues, Customer Scorecard, Scrap, etc.).
• Participate and support continuous improvement activities and projects (DOS, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, Red X, Black Belt, and ITS programs).
• Be part of the Advanced Product Quality Planning process in order to ensure safe launch of new projects, including PPAP activities.
• Maintain and improve the implementation of automotive core tools.

Education

University bachelor degree - Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Professional background

• 5 years of experience in a quality manufacturing environment;
• Tier1 automotive component supplier manufacturing experience preferred.

Hard skills

Essential:

• Strong knowledge in AIAG core tools: FMEA / PPAP / APQP / MSA / SPC.
• Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of problem‑solving tools & methods (8D reports, 5 Why,…).
• Proficient in GD&T.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Thorough understanding of process engineering principles.
• Product launch experience.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, ERP (SAP preferred), PLM & CompliantPro.
• High proficiency in understanding math data, interpretation and part measurement.
• Effective communication and high proficiency in reporting.
• Available to travel as required (~ 10%).
• English proficiency required (B2/C1, written and spoken both).

Considered as a plus:

• IATF 16949 knowledge

Soft skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to influence, elevate issues and ideas, and persuade team and positively manage conflict and solving problems.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated people management.
• Business acumen.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

“If you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with you profile