Manager Plant Quality

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes Unternehmen in der Automobilindustrie sucht einen Qualitätsmanager, der die Fertigungs- und Qualitätsteams leitet und entwickelt. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Einhaltung von Qualitätsstandards und die Optimierung der operativen Qualität. Sie werden eng mit Kunden zusammenarbeiten, um deren Zufriedenheit sicherzustellen, und an der Implementierung von Qualitätsmanagementprozessen arbeiten. Diese spannende Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem innovativen Umfeld zu arbeiten, das auf kontinuierliche Verbesserung und Exzellenz ausgerichtet ist. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Qualität und Kundenservice haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• 5-9 Jahre Erfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement und in der Kundeninteraktion.
• Kenntnisse in externen Qualitätsstandards wie VDA, IATF, ISO.

Responsibilities

• Leitung und Entwicklung der Qualitäts- und Fertigungsteams.
• Optimierung der Qualitätsleistung und Pflege von Kundenbeziehungen.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

Kundeninteraktion

Problem-Lösungsmethoden

APQP

PPAP

MSA

SPC

PFMEA

Control Plan

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss in Qualitätsmanagement

Bachelor-Abschluss in Ingenieurwesen

Bachelor-Abschluss in technischem Bereich

Job description

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

United States - SC - Fountain Inn

Job Description

Job Summary:

As the global leader in the design, development, and production of automotive interiors, we are a passionate manufacturing organization driven to be our customers' preferred partner. We provide products with superior quality, manufactured through robust processes and continuous improvement. The Quality Manager is responsible for leading, training, developing, and mentoring the Manufacturing and Quality teams, ensuring adherence to customer expectations and quality systems.

Essential functions of the job:

• Develop, lead, and maintain training initiatives through mentoring and coaching of best practices; manage resource demands to ensure proper allocation with capable, skilled individuals.
• Ensure plant quality standards are adequate for controlling incoming materials, standardized manufacturing processes, and quality.
• Lead efforts in optimizing operational quality performance KPIs and associated scorecard metrics with a focus on results.
• Establish and maintain excellent customer-facing relationships to ensure high customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Evaluate, approve, and provide expertise for problem-solving (e.g., root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions), internal/external audit preparation.
• Responsible for disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Drive quality system management processes (YF iOS). Administer quality metric reviews for plant management.
• Implement Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) initiatives.
• Review and approve new process changes.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or Technical field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered for certain positions.

Required qualifications:

• 5-9 years of experience in quality management and customer interaction.
• 5-9 years of experience within the automotive industry; travel may be required to manufacturing plants or customer locations.
• Green Belt or Black Belt training/certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of external quality standards (e.g., VDA, IATF, ISO, customer) and requirements.
• Advanced knowledge and training in core quality tools (e.g., APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plan) and problem-solving methodologies.

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, actively exploring new business opportunities. With over 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide, our technical team of 4,200 experts operates in ten R&D centers and regional offices, providing capabilities including engineering, software development, styling, and test validation. We focus on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, supporting automakers in exploring future mobility and delivering innovative cabin solutions.

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