Quality Manager

Gates Corporation; Toluca; Presencial; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturer in fluid power solutions is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality initiatives across manufacturing processes in Toluca. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and extensive experience in quality management. If you excel in problem-solving, communication, and team leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global brand that values innovation and quality in its products.

Formación

• Minimum 5+ years in quality roles and 2+ years in management.
• Knowledge of automotive industry core tools and problem-solving tools.
• Experience with quality assurance software like Minitab is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage execution of quality initiatives and CAPA across manufacturing.
• Lead root cause investigations and compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee quality management system audits and develop supplier quality.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer focus

Negotiation

Creativity

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Herramientas

Quality assurance software

Descripción del empleo

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it — think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers, just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of quality initiatives and CAPA across all manufacturing value streams to achieve strategic quality improvement objectives (e.g., Customer Incident Rate, PPM, Cost of Poor Quality, Supplier PPM, QMS Management Review KPI's).
• Lead root cause investigations and resolutions for customer, warranty, and supplier quality incidents, ensuring compliance with industry best practices (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagrams, A3, PDCA) and Gates Quality Management System requirements.
• Coordinate with new product development teams to utilize APQP management systems, aiming for sales growth and product vitality while minimizing defect risks.
• Maintain an effective PPAP submission process for timely and accurate part qualification.
• Oversee the internal quality management system audits and Layered Process Audit (LPA) program.
• Support supplier quality development through assessments, nonconformance corrections, and supplier development projects.
• Identify process control gaps and implement improvement actions to meet quality cost objectives.
• Authorize changes within the Change Management Process, ensuring effective implementation and validation.
• Evaluate the performance and development needs of the quality team, planning and executing growth initiatives.

Keys to Success

• Maintaining composure in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Customer focus (internal and external).
• Negotiation skills.
• Creativity, proactivity, and teamwork.
• Attention to internal and external customer requests.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage 3+ direct reports.
• Experience in leadership, development, and driving initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver manufacturing training.
• Personnel management and performance development.
• Guide team members and adapt plans to operational challenges.

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics).
• Minimum 5+ years in quality roles and 2+ years in management.
• Knowledge of automotive industry core tools (AIAG - APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA) and problem-solving tools (e.g., 5-Why, Cause & Effect Diagrams, DOE, 8D).
• Experience with quality assurance software (e.g., Minitab, SPC applications) is a plus.

Why GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. We operate globally but as 'One Gates' with a common goal of advancing materials science. We invest in our people to solve current and future challenges.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons, regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other law-protected status.

The work environment is typically moderate to loud, with temperatures varying based on weather conditions. Employees are required to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat, in accordance with OSHAS standards.