Quality Manager

Confidential; Saltillo; Presencial; MXN 1,097,000 - 1,464,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive company in Mexico is looking for a Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance in a high-volume metal-mechanical environment. This role involves ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards while leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The ideal candidate should have 5–7 years of experience in the automotive industry, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and demonstrated leadership skills managing quality teams. The position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and a focus on customer satisfaction.

Formación

• 5–7 years of experience in Quality within the metal-mechanical automotive industry.
• Demonstrated leadership managing quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of automotive core tools and quality standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Oversee product quality verification and implement robust process controls.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and promote continuous improvement culture.

Conocimientos

Quality Assurance

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Project Management

Communication (customer-facing)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or related)

Herramientas

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Descripción del empleo

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all quality assurance and quality control activities in a high-volume metal-mechanical automotive environment. This role ensures compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements (CSRs), and internal standards, while driving continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies, and robust process controls.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and OEM requirements.
• Ensure alignment with customer-specific requirements, APQP processes, and PPAP submissions.
• Manage internal and external audits; coordinate corrective action plans and ensure timely closure.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and control plans.

Product & Process Quality

• Oversee product quality verification, dimensional inspection, metal-mechanical specifications, and weld/joining processes.
• Implement and maintain robust process controls, including PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC studies.
• Lead nonconformance management, including containment, defect analysis, and root cause identification.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, VSM, Poka-Yoke).
• Promote continuous improvement culture across production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Reduce scrap, rework, and warranty claims through systemic problem-solving and preventive actions.
• Implement process optimization strategies to improve capability (Cpk/Ppk) and reduce variation.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team (supervisors, engineers, technicians, inspectors).
• Ensure adequate training in quality standards, lean tools, safety, and automotive core tools.
• Promote an accountability culture focused on compliance, problem‑solving, and customer satisfaction.

Customer & Supplier Quality

• Serve as main contact for customer quality concerns, escalations, audits, and launches.
• Lead problem‑solving activities using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other methodologies.
• Manage supplier quality performance; support audits, PPAP approvals, and incoming quality improvements.
• Monitor key metrics such as RPPM, PPM, scrap cost, warranty returns, and supplier scorecards.

3. Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or related).
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Quality within the metal‑mechanical automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of:
• IATF 16949 / ISO 9001
• Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Weld processes, metal stamping, forming, machining, and assembly
• Experience leading customer audits and managing OEM/Tier 1 requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership managing quality teams.
• Advanced problem‑solving and analytical skills.

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
• Experience with BIQ, VDA 6.3 audits, layered audits.
• Experience in metal stamping, welding, CNC machining, or metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.

5. Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Strong communication skills (customer‑facing)
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving
• Project management and prioritization
• Data‑driven decision‑making
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced automotive environment

6. KPIs / Performance Indicators

• Customer PPM
• Internal scrap & rework cost
• Audit performance (internal/external)
• On‑time PPAP delivery
• Corrective action closure rate
• Warranty returns reduction
• Process capability (Cpk/Ppk)