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MWC de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Agua Prieta; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc in Mexico is seeking a senior quality leader to oversee customer liaison, audit programs, and APQP across initial manufacturing phases. You will drive QMS implementation, supplier quality, and lifecycle improvements to meet customer expectations.

The role requires a professional degree with 5+ years in management, preferably in automotive and Lean/Six Sigma environments, and advanced English. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional degree required.
• Experience in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leadership or management.
• Experience in automotive industry preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality tools and systems helpful.

Responsibilities

• Satisfy customers and act as liaison between customers and plant; handle visits and complaints; drive corrective actions.
• Serve as Management Representative for ISO/TS IATF 16949, AS9100D, ISO 14001; maintain Quality Manual; lead reviews and changes; lead internal auditors.
• Coordinate APQP during initial manufacturing phases.
• Define and implement inspection methods; develop sampling plans from material receipt to final inspection.
• Apply advanced statistics; train personnel on statistical methods to reduce process variation.
• Coordinate internal audits and ensure QMS compliance.
• Establish and maintain processes to ensure Quality Management System compliance.
• Lead corrective actions and monitor 8D reports with stakeholders.
• Analyze measurement systems and validate instruments.

Skills

Professional degree

Business Administration/Industrial Eng

5 years experience

Group Management

Automotive industry experience

Lean/Six Sigma practices

Education

Professional degree

Business Administration/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MINITAB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary Key Responsibilities and Main Activities:

• 1.- Satisfied Customers. Acts as a liaison between customers and the plant, handles customer visits and complaints, follows up on Corrective Action Reports, and leads efforts to reduce defective parts per million (PPM) in products shipped to customers.
• 2.- Management Representative (ISO/TS IATF 16949, AS9100D, ISO 14001). Maintains the Plant Quality Manual, serves as a liaison between the Registrar, customers, and the plant, establishes management reviews of the quality system, and leads the implementation of necessary changes to the Quality Management System, continuously improving its effectiveness. Lead auditor and trainer of internal auditors for ISO/TS IATF 16949, AS9100D, and ISO 14001.
• 3.- Quality Planning. Coordinates the implementation and monitoring of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodology throughout all initial manufacturing phases.
• 4.- Inspection Methods. Determines critical product and process characteristics, establishes inspection and testing methods, and develops sampling plans to be applied from raw material receipt through in-process inspections and final product inspection to meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
• 5.- Application of Advanced Statistics. Trains the personnel involved and establishes the statistical techniques necessary to reduce process variation.
• 6.- Internal Audits. Coordinates processes that provide evidence to determine compliance with Quality Management System requirements and evaluate the level of compliance.
• 7.- Quality Management. Establishes, implements, maintains, and updates the processes necessary to determine the level of compliance with the Quality Management System established in the reference documentation.
• 8.- Corrective Actions. Manages the actions required to eliminate the root cause of a detected nonconformity. Follows up on 8D reports with superintendents and/or quality engineers through weekly, biweekly, or monthly meetings, as required.
• 9.- Measurement System Validation. Analyzes measurement systems, methods, instruments, and resources used to quantify units of measurement.

Experience/Skills:

• Professional degree
• Business Administration/Industrial Engineering
• 5 years of experience
• Group Management
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma environments preferred

Languages:

• Advanced English proficiency

Knowledge:

• AS5553E Counterfeit Parts
• MINITAB
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) standards
• IATF 16949
• AS9100D
• IPC 620
• AIAG Core Tools

Interpersonal Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Decision-making
• Time management

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Minitab

Personal Skills:

• Proactive
• Organizational skills
• Effective communication

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) is a global supplier with diverse design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities, partnering with customers across multiple industries to meet the needs of an increasingly automated and more environmentally conscious world.