Head of Quality & Strategic Quality Leadership

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Illinois; On-site; USD 94,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Head of Quality in the United States (Illinois) to lead the quality function across product development, testing and supplier audits. The role requires directing quality initiatives, mentoring the team, and ensuring compliance with international standards to deliver top-tier automotive quality.

Responsibilities include audits, process improvements, cross-functional collaboration with production, and driving corrective actions for non-conformities.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in quality management roles within the relevant industry preferred.
• Proven leadership abilities, with experience leading and managing teams effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of international quality standards and regulations such as ISO 9001.
• Strong understanding of statistical quality control and structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience with quality inspection, auditing, and testing methodologies.
• Professional certification in quality management like Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the company’s quality control processes and procedures to ensure products and services are of the highest standard.
• Oversee all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to the industry’s international and national legislation and standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of quality control specialists to ensure maximum efficiency in maintaining the quality of products and services.
• Lead and manage investigations into quality issues or non-conformities, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Liaise with internal departments, such as production and manufacturing, to ensure aligned goals and optimal quality.
• Identify and recommend quality control technology and equipment, implementing new strategies and systems for quality management.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for quality management, setting clear goals, objectives and performance targets.
• Conduct regular audits, reviewing processes, materials, products and the quality control condition.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by leading quality initiatives and projects, and promote culture of quality throughout the organization.
• Audit and evaluate suppliers' and vendors' quality performance to ensure quality standards are met.
• Keep abreast of industry developments as well as evolving regulations and quality standards.
• Prepare and present quality reports and metrics for review by company leadership.
• Manage and oversee product testing procedures, assess the final product quality, and approve/reject vendors based on quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

ISO 9001

Statistical quality control

Auditing

Quality inspections

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Head of Quality in the United States (Illinois) to lead the quality function across product development, testing and supplier audits. The role requires directing quality initiatives, mentoring the team, and ensuring compliance with international standards to deliver top-tier automotive quality.

Responsibilities include audits, process improvements, cross-functional collaboration with production, and driving corrective actions for non-conformities.