Automotive Quality Lead: APQP, PPAP & Improvement

Derby Fabricating, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Fabricating, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to sustain the plant's Quality Management System and provide leadership to quality support personnel. You will work daily with the plant manager on quality activities, oversee APQP/PPAP, lead continuous improvement, and coordinate with customers and suppliers on quality matters.

Responsibilities include audits, calibration processes, data reporting to Corporate Quality Manager, and ensuring a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Working knowledge of AIAG core tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Interpret and understand blueprints.
• Skilled with calipers, micrometers, drop gages, Micro Vue, steel rules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organization and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a deadline-driven environment; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day interaction with plant manager on Quality-related activities.
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide reports of quality information to Corporate Quality Manager.
• Maintain clean, organized quality work area and records.
• Complete special projects as requested and participate in continual improvement.
• Facilitate rejected material handling and corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct process and system audits; lead calibration activities.
• Interact with customers and suppliers on quality matters; train staff.
• Hire, train, manage, and counsel quality personnel.
• Perform product audits and measure for process capability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Derby Fabricating, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to sustain the plant's Quality Management System and provide leadership to quality support personnel. You will work daily with the plant manager on quality activities, oversee APQP/PPAP, lead continuous improvement, and coordinate with customers and suppliers on quality matters.

Responsibilities include audits, calibration processes, data reporting to Corporate Quality Manager, and ensuring a clean, organized work area.