QA Manager: Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

Tenneco Inc.; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance leader in Ohio to maintain product integrity from initial sample submission through mass production. You will lead QA activities, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years in automotive quality, with strong knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems and TS16949. You will supervise QA staff and drive audits and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or 3-5 years in quality field with automotive manufacturing and TS16949 standards.
• Exceptional working knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems development and management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective controls to ensure product integrity from sample submission through mass production.
• Ensure sample submission practices meet customer requirements.
• Review and research products/processes for quality improvement.
• Manage customer complaint follow-up through root-cause correction action.
• Write, review, revise, and update standard practices documenting quality systems control.
• Manage QA records and reports to assure compliance with customer requirements.
• Perform Quality Systems audits to assure compliance with customer requirements.
• Follow directions of Director of Quality Assurance.
• Set or manage Quality Objectives for the facility.
• Lead quality systems initiatives and new tools/systems/gauging equipment/software.
• Monitor customer satisfaction via portals or other sources.
• Develop and train others in statistical analysis methods and tools for problem solving.
• Organize and act as management representative during ISO/TS 16949 or other audits.
• Initiate actions to prevent violations of company policies.
• Ensure safety policy compliance and address non-conforming activities.
• Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
• Responsible for meeting customer requirements.
• Handle/store hazardous waste per regulations.
• Review customer scorecards and address concerns.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ISO/TS 16949

Gauging equipment

Quality management software

Job description

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance leader in Ohio to maintain product integrity from initial sample submission through mass production. You will lead QA activities, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years in automotive quality, with strong knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems and TS16949. You will supervise QA staff and drive audits and corrective actions.