Quality Control Manager

ThyssenKrupp North America; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Quality Control Manager to enhance laboratory operations and set strategic quality standards. The role involves leading a QC team, improving process effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while managing resources effectively. Applicants should have a background in engineering and relevant experience in quality control.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Supplier Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage

401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Quality experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• In lieu of degree, 7-10 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for Quality Control team and improve laboratory operations.
• Oversee testing of materials and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory and preventive maintenance for gauges.

Skills

Quality Control

Leadership

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world's automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.

Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.

With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.

Your responsibilities

Summary

The Quality Control Manager serves as the strategic leader responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving the overarching strategy for the Quality Control team. This role focuses on enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of laboratory operations to deliver maximum value to the organization. Additionally, the position involves spearheading initiatives to reduce gauge downtime, ensuring optimal functionality and availability of measurement equipment. A critical aspect of this leadership role is the management of spare parts inventory and the optimization of gauge management processes to achieve seamless operational performance.

Key Deliverables:

• Perform duties and responsibilities of a Process Owner for Quality Control topics.
  • Definition and risk assessment of process flow
  • Implementation and technical validation of process content
  • Measurement of process effectiveness and continuous improvement
  • Motivation and satisfaction
• Oversees and monitors the inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
• Recommends changes and corrections to the process or product based on inspection results.
• Oversees MSA activities and propose measurement optimizations as applicable.
• Provides support for process-related corrective action implementation, quality-related production documentation, studies, and activities necessary to increase control and lower cost of poor quality, implementing and validating Poke Yoke/Error Proofing methods, and internal complaint activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop and implement a robust spare parts management strategy for gauges, ensuring critical components are readily available to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency. This includes defining inventory levels, conducting periodic reviews, and collaborating with suppliers for cost-effective and timely replenishment.
• Establish and oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for gauges, ensuring all measurement equipment is serviced and calibrated at defined intervals to maintain accuracy, reliability, and compliance with quality standards. Regularly analyze maintenance data to identify trends and implement improvements.
• Supports reporting activities for the following: Gauge calibrations, compliance to laboratory test frequency requirements, gauge downtime, repair costs and other relevant key performance indicators for the department.
• Coordinate Human Resource issues and activities with HR Management to meet our overall personnel requirements.
• Supervises employee activities by providing training, mentoring, coaching, establishing interpersonal relations to develop a positive human relations climate for good morale and teamwork and to ensure high efficiency in area of responsibility.
• As a member of the Management team, this individual coordinates and confers with all other staff members to establish and execute short and long-term goals as defined in our business plan and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction to assure our long-term position in our marketplace.
• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.

Your profile

Supervisory Responsibility:

Directly manages the Quality Control team, including Gauge Engineering, Materials Engineering and Quality Control engineering.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of Quality experience. In lieu of degree, 7-10 years of work experience. Additionally, 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, OEMs, or employees of organization.
• Technology: Microsoft Office Suite knowledge; SAP/ERP knowledge preferred. Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP-PPAP, FMEA, MSA, 8D, Statistics, GD&T and mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Travel: Occasional travel, up to 10% including international

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supplier Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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