Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead (TS 16949)

200 Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality department, developing programs to ensure production remains compliant with established quality and customer standards. You will drive process improvements and oversee metrics, corrective actions, and audits.

Responsibilities include leading TS 16949/ISO 14001 compliance, PPAP submissions for new launches, and training. Travel may be required to support manufacturing facilities and customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required (education section).
• Four years of College or University Degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Two to five years' experience in a leadership role, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills, strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Process/Tooling and Shop Floor Supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality objectives to continuously improve the process and assure product quality.
• Maintain all key quality metrics and reporting systems.
• Address customer concerns promptly and ensure awareness across the facility.
• Ensure execution of corrective actions and compliance with customer specifications.
• Ensure PPAP submissions for new launches and engineering changes are completed.
• Provide leadership toward maintaining TS 16949 and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Direct and allocate overtime as schedules require to support production.
• Participate in and perform Layered Process Audits (LPA) per plan.
• Support continuous improvement projects and training as required.
• Maintain housekeeping and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper Standard Automotive, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality department, developing programs to ensure production remains compliant with established quality and customer standards. You will drive process improvements and oversee metrics, corrective actions, and audits.

Responsibilities include leading TS 16949/ISO 14001 compliance, PPAP submissions for new launches, and training. Travel may be required to support manufacturing facilities and customers.