Automotive QA & Process Improvement Leader

PM Mold Company; Schaumburg (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PM Mold Company in Schaumburg, IL seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead all quality systems and customer requirements within our injection molding operation. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure ISO 9001 and AIAG Core Tools compliance, and focus on defect prevention and customer satisfaction.

The role supervises Quality Engineers and Inspectors, guides APQP/PPAP processes, and uses advanced metrology to support new product launches and process changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years Quality Management experience in automotive injection molding manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans).
• Experience with customer quality requirements, product launches, and PPAP submissions.
• Proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes and tooling.

Responsabilités

• Lead QA and QC activities across a multi-shift manufacturing operation.
• Oversee and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, capability studies, audits, and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary customer quality contact for complaints and supplier/OEM requirements.
• Lead problem-solving with 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and Lean Six Sigma.
• Monitor quality metrics, customer PPM, scrap, and process performance for continuous improvement.
• Manage internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Develop Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors through training and coaching.
• Support new product launches and process changes with customer-specific requirements.
• Proficient in CMM operation and metrology system programming.

Connaissances

Leadership

Quality management

AIAG Core Tools

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA/MSA/SPC

8D/5-Why/Fishbone

Lean Six Sigma

CMM metrology

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Outils

CMM equipment

Advanced metrology systems

Quality management software

SPC databases

Description du poste

PM Mold Company in Schaumburg, IL seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead all quality systems and customer requirements within our injection molding operation. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure ISO 9001 and AIAG Core Tools compliance, and focus on defect prevention and customer satisfaction.

The role supervises Quality Engineers and Inspectors, guides APQP/PPAP processes, and uses advanced metrology to support new product launches and process changes.