Automotive Plant Quality Leader

Gestamp Automoción S.A.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp Automoción S.A. is seeking a Quality Manager in Kentucky to lead plant quality initiatives and drive change within the team. The role is customer-facing, addressing product issues and mentoring quality personnel.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required along with 10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing. Ideal candidates have certifications such as ASQ, CQE, and experience with IATF/ISO management systems. Proficiency in tools like SAP and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing/engineering.
• 3–5 years managing plant quality teams.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQE, CQM.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, hire, train, and appraise Quality Department employees.
• Approve supplier/customer process controls and maintain quality documents.
• Monitor and input information into customer scorecards.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Team leadership

Corrective action

Independent judgment

Scrap & rework cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

8D

APQP

PPAP

Job description

Gestamp Automoción S.A. is seeking a Quality Manager in Kentucky to lead plant quality initiatives and drive change within the team. The role is customer-facing, addressing product issues and mentoring quality personnel.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required along with 10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing. Ideal candidates have certifications such as ASQ, CQE, and experience with IATF/ISO management systems. Proficiency in tools like SAP and Microsoft Office is essential.