Plant Quality Manager

Oferta confidencial; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 1.380.500 - 1.725.626; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oferta confidencial is seeking a Plant Quality Manager in Tijuana, Baja California. This leadership role involves overseeing all quality functions to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in Quality Management in automotive or high-reliability electronics manufacturing, with strong skills in team leadership and problem-solving. The role also requires fluency in English and includes developing a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the quality organization.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Management within automotive or high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multidisciplinary quality teams.
• Fluent in conversational and written English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead all quality functions at the Tijuana manufacturing site.
• Build and sustain a robust Quality Management System.
• Define and execute plant quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive supplier quality performance and audits.
• Present quality performance and improvement plans to leadership.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of quality systems

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Master’s degree or advanced quality certifications preferred

Herramientas

Quality management software tools

Descripción del empleo

The Plant Quality Manager leads all quality functions at the Tijuana manufacturing site, ensuring world‑class performance across products, processes, and the supply chain.

This role is responsible for building and sustaining a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry and customer requirements, and driving a strong culture of prevention and continuous improvement.

Quality Strategy & Business Partnership

• Define and execute the plant quality strategy aligned with business objectives and customer requirements
• Partner with Engineering, NPI, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive performance and growth
• Own key quality KPIs: PPM, COPQ, FPY, scrap, rework, and customer incidents

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements)
• Manage internal, customer, and third‑party audits
• Ensure effective corrective actions and sustained compliance

Customer & Supplier Quality

• Act as primary escalation owner for customer quality issues
• Lead structured problem‑solving (8D, A3, root cause analysis)
• Drive supplier quality performance, audits, and corrective actions

Process Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure quality is built into processes using APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and Lean/Six Sigma
• Identify risks and drive preventive actions across product lifecycle
• Support NPI and product transfers to ensure quality readiness

Leadership & Culture

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary quality organization
• Build a strong culture focused on accountability, prevention, and data‑driven decisions
• Drive talent development and succession planning

Reporting & Innovation

• Present quality performance, risks, and improvement plans to leadership
• Drive adoption of digital tools, automation, and analytics in quality processes

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical) or Quality Management.
• Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced quality certifications preferred.
• Fluent in conversational and written English.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Management within automotive or high‑reliability electronics manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role managing multidisciplinary quality teams across the full product lifecycle, from product design through post‑sales service.
• Proven experience working with Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEM customers.

Skills & Competencies

• In‑depth knowledge of automotive electronics manufacturing processes, quality systems, and industry regulations.
• Proven leadership skills with experience building and leading high‑performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Expertise in structured problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
• Experience in driving change in fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in quality systems, data analysis, and quality management software tools.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent

Working Conditions

• Office‑based role within the manufacturing facility with frequent presence on the production floor and quality laboratories.
• Occasional travel to supplier locations, customer sites, and industry meetings.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports directly to the Plant Director.
• Directly manages Supplier Quality, Process Quality Assurance, Customer Quality, Quality Management Systems, Component Failure Analysis, Material Analysis, and Quality Control functions.