Quality Director, Headliners

Lear Corporation; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Antolin in Shelby Township, Michigan seeks a highly experienced Quality Director to lead quality initiatives across the territory. You will coordinate quality activities, validate concepts, and ensure robust industrial implementation aligned with customer standards.

The role requires steering quality systems, driving continuous improvement, and supporting TS 16949 compliant processes across territorial facilities.

Qualifications

• Professional and effective communication and representation skills.
• Ability to sit, stand and have mobility to move around the office or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to conduct extended computer work and lead discussions with employees.
• Visits to customer facilities and plants may require extended standing and walking.
• May require domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of the territory’s Quality strategic plan in accordance with the strategic direction of the GANA Executive Committee and Corporate Quality Function.
• Ensure customer satisfaction thru management and improvement of territorial quality systems and resolution of customer issues.
• Assist plants with customer meetings and provide direction/mentoring with problem solving.
• Support Plant Quality functions to ensure consistent, standardized approach with regard to plant metrics and improvement plans.
• Ensure Manufacturing best practices are communicated and implemented throughout all territorial facilities.
• Assist with and ensure consistent implementation of the GA production system across all territorial facilities.
• Able to ensure that all quality systems in the plants are aligned toward achieving overall strategic goals; continually communicate and reinforce the highest priority strategic initiatives to keep the plants focused on the right things; hold others accountable for meeting the needs of the total business rather than optimizing the performance of only their plant.
• Ensures the quality system is established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with TS 16949 requirements.
• Interface with customer quality representatives concerning problems with product quality and assure that effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop a proactive culture for continuous improvement in processes and efficiency.
• Completes other job related tasks as assigned

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Travel

Mobility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Quality Director, Headliners

Quality Director - Headliners

Shelby Township, Michigan

Who are we:

Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier, we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and acoustic systems, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world’s leading car brands, including JLR, BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford.

What can we offer you:

• You will be part of a highly engaged multinational Organization with international career opportunities.
• We offer you a learning journey adapted to your professional experience.
• You will work on international projects for world- renowned companies in Automotive sector. You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies. We can offer you a competitive salary, benefits and valuable OEM discounts.

Mission:

Ensure the proper execution of product and process development phases by coordinating project quality activities, validating concepts, processes, and products according to customer and internal requirements. Guarantee robust industrial implementation by supporting APQP, PPCR, IPA, CPA, and related milestones while ensuring compliance with Antolin procedures and customer standards.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure implementation of the territory’s Quality strategic plan in accordance with the strategic direction of the GANA Executive Committee and Corporate Quality Function.
• Ensure customer satisfaction thru management and improvement of territorial quality systems and resolution of customer issues.
• Assist plants with customer meetings and provide direction/mentoring with problem solving.
• Support Plant Quality functions to ensure consistent, standardized approach with regard to plant metrics and improvement plans.
• Ensure Manufacturing best practices are communicated and implemented throughout all territorial facilities.
• Assist with and ensure consistent implementation of the GA production system across all territorial facilities.
• Able to ensure that all quality systems in the plants are aligned toward achieving overall strategic goals; continually communicate and reinforce the highest priority strategic initiatives to keep the plants focused on the right things; hold others accountable for meeting the needs of the total business rather than optimizing the performance of only their plant
• Ensures the quality system is established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with TS 16949 requirements
• Interface with customer quality representatives concerning problems with product quality and assure that effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop a proactive culture for continuous improvement in processes and efficiency.
• Completes other job related tasks as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in a Quality function
• 3 to 5 years of direct supervisory experience
• Professional and effective communication and representation skills.
• Ability to sit, stand and have mobility to move around the office or manufacturing environment, when needed.
• Ability to conduct extended computer work and lead discussions with employees.
• Visits to customer facilities and plants may require extended standing and walking.
• Ability to lift, move and manipulate parts required.
• May require domestic and international travel

Here at Antolin, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.