Plant Quality Manager

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality deliverables across automotive manufacturing programs. You will drive continuous improvement, develop QE resources, and ensure compliance with the IATF16949 framework.

The role emphasizes building customer relationships, steering program reviews, and leading a team of Quality Engineers to achieve on-time, detail-driven results in a high-velocity production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Recent experience in Automotive Industry.
• Education in ISO/IATF16949, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DoE, SPC.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• High level of business ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QE deliverables (Quality Objectives, MSA, Control Plans, PPAP) are executed on time.
• Build key customer relationships in supplier quality for launches.
• Ensure adherence to IATF16949 Quality System.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Statistical analysis

FMEA

PPAP

Control plans

DoE

SPC

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

**Candidates must have experience and demonstrated success in large complex AUTOMOTIVE manufacturing operations**

Quality Manager Summary:

The Quality Manager is responsible for all quality deliverables. They will establish and review annual quality improvement plans as well as plant operational plans. They are responsible for continuous improvement in quality key measure performance and customer satisfaction for assigned area.

Quality Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible to ensure that all QE deliverables (e.g.: Quality Objectives, MSA, Control Plans, Part Inspection, Capability Studies, and Customer PPAP) are executed on time and to the appropriate level of detail.
• Develop key customer relationships in the supplier quality area for successful execution of our launches.
• Ensure the adherence to policies and procedures outlined in the IATF16949 Quality System.
• Develop key internal relationships, with the goal of removing roadblocks and resolving issues for successful execution of our launches.
• Develop QE resource budgets and staffing needs, participate in the interview process and add resources, as they are required.
• Develop and execute Individual Development Plans and performance reviews for each QE.
• Actively participate in program reviews and phase exits reviews.
• Prepare a monthly assessment of all PLUS QE deliverables for the programs within their area of responsibility.
• Advanced Quality Planning including Quality Planning and Control Plan standard, FMEA’s, PPAPs, Dimensional layouts, gage/fixture design, and performance/material testing.
• Advanced statistical concepts, design of experiments, and problem solving methodology.
• Leads quality function within their area of responsibility, typically providing direct leadership to Quality Engineers.
• Provides leadership to a large area of responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills to ensure proper customer relationship.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) is required.
• Must have recent experience in Automotive Industry.
• Specific education and training in Quality disciplines including, at minimum ISO/IATF16949, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DoE, SPC.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• High level of business ethics and integrity.