Quality Superintendent (Production)

Flint Hills Resources; El Salto; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Quality Superintendent to lead the on-floor quality strategy and drive sustained improvements across multiple shifts in the automotive electronics space.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with Production, Engineering, and support functions to meet IATF 16949 requirements and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automotive quality teams including engineers, technicians, and auditors.
• Hands-on knowledge of IATF 16949, PFMEA, 8D processes.
• Experience in electronic assembly environments (SMT/PCBA) in automotive.
• Conversational English for meetings and global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality activities on the production floor, setting priorities and responding to deviations.
• Develop and coordinate a quality team across multiple shifts.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and automotive customer requirements.
• Drive 8D investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Production and Engineering to prevent recurrence and improve SMT/PCBA processes.
• Develop and execute quality strategies for continuous improvement.
• Maintain communication with leaders across shifts and with global teams.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Team coordination

English communication

Tools

PFMEA

8D

Control Plans

IATF 16949 knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Superintendent to lead the execution of the quality strategy directly on the production floor at Molex. This position will be responsible for strengthening process performance, driving effective problem-solving, and ensuring compliance with automotive industry requirements. Based on the structure used in the approved Molex job posting template.

This is a highly operational role that requires a strong presence in the plant and constant coordination with teams working across multiple shifts. The selected candidate will combine hands‑on leadership, strategic thinking, and strong execution skills to develop the team and drive sustainable improvements.

Our Team

You will be part of the Quality team at Molex, working closely with Production, Engineering, Operations, and other support functions. You will lead a team composed of engineers, quality technicians, and quality auditors supporting multiple shifts across the operation.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily quality activities on the production floor, establishing priorities and ensuring timely responses to process deviations.
• Develop and coordinate a quality team consisting of engineers, technicians, and quality auditors working across different shifts.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, Control Plans, and applicable automotive customer requirements.
• Drive problem‑solving methodologies, root cause analysis, and 8D investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and verified for effectiveness.
• Partner with Production and Engineering teams to prevent recurrence, reduce risk, and improve the performance of electronic assembly processes.
• Develop and execute quality strategies that promote change, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision‑making.
• Maintain effective communication with leaders across all shifts and collaborate with global teams as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience leading Quality teams within the automotive industry, including engineers, quality technicians, and quality auditors.
• Practical knowledge of IATF 16949 and quality tools such as Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), problem‑solving methodologies, and 8D processes.
• Experience in the automotive industry within electronic assembly environments, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes, and Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing.
• Conversational English with the ability to participate in meetings, communicate production issues, and collaborate with global teams.
• Availability and willingness to work regularly on the production floor and coordinate activities across multiple shifts.

What Will Put You Ahead

• IATF 16949 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Experience developing quality strategies and leading transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting production launches, new manufacturing lines, or growth projects in automotive electronics environments.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a globally recognized provider of electronic solutions, enabling innovation in industries ranging from automotive to healthcare. We design and manufacture critical connectivity solutions that improve lives.

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