Quality Manager

American BOA Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American BOA Inc. seeks a senior-quality leader to drive a culture of excellence across IATF16949, ISO14001 and AS9100.

You will guide the quality team, partner with manufacturing, design and supply chain, and own continuous improvement initiatives to ensure flawless product launches in automotive and aerospace sectors. You will develop risk management strategies, implement robust root-cause investigations, and mentor staff while aligning quality goals with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality, Operations or Supply Chain; 8+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of management/supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience implementing and managing AS9100 and IATF QMS
• U.S. Citizen; strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to solve problems independently and work cross-functionally
• Automotive and Aerospace experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the quality team focused on culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with all functions to maintain IATF16949, AS9100 and ISO14001 standards
• Provide strategic direction on quality systems, supplier development, and new product introductions
• Lead initial product launches for Automotive and Aerospace with zero defects
• Manage RCA/Corrective Action for customer complaints
• Interface with supply chain and counterfeit parts risk management
• Conduct performance reviews and staff development for the team

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Collaboration

Training and coaching

Quality tools

Risk management

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality, Operations or Supply Chain

Tools

APQP

Control Plans

PFMEA

SPC

Lean methods

Job description

• Provide leadership to the quality team focused on building a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Customer focused/collaborative and partner with all customers on quality requirements and expectations
• Responsible Management Representative for IATF16949, ISO14001, and AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Collaborate with all functions of the organization to maintain the standards required for IATF16949, AS9100 and ISO14001
• Provide strategic direction to the organization on quality systems, continuous improvement, supplier development, new product development and introduction
• Provide support and direction to all new product launches for both Automotive and Aerospace to ensure a flawless launch with zero defects
• Training and coaching on quality tools as part of implementation of Quality Management Systems
• Work with product design and specifications, to assure reliability of product. Collaborate internally to ensure quality standards are effective.
• Identify and manage risk in all areas of the business utilizing core tools such as APQP, Control Plans, PFMEA, SPC, and Lean methodologies.
• Manage Root Cause & Corrective Action process for external and internal customer complaints.
• Interface and assist with supply chain development initiatives and activities
• Responsible for counterfeit parts management and awareness training
• Manage resources and people – conduct performance reviews, career development and training to the team to enhance performance of the team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the quality team focused on building a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Customer focused/collaborative and partner with all customers on quality requirements and expectations
• Responsible Management Representative for IATF16949, ISO14001, and AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Collaborate with all functions of the organization to maintain the standards required for IATF16949, AS9100 and ISO14001
• Provide strategic direction to the organization on quality systems, continuous improvement, supplier development, new product development and introduction
• Provide support and direction to all new product launches for both Automotive and Aerospace to ensure a flawless launch with zero defects
• Training and coaching on quality tools as part of implementation of Quality Management Systems
• Work with product design and specifications, to assure reliability of product. Collaborate internally to ensure quality standards are effective.
• Identify and manage risk in all areas of the business utilizing core tools such as APQP, Control Plans, PFMEA, SPC, and Lean methodologies.
• Manage Root Cause & Corrective Action process for external and internal customer complaints.
• Interface and assist with supply chain development initiatives and activities
• Responsible for counterfeit parts management and awareness training
• Manage resources and people – conduct performance reviews, career development and training to the team to enhance performance of the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain) and 8 years of prior relevant experience or advanced Degree in a related field
• 5 years of Management and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with implementing and managing AS9100 and IATF Quality Management Systems
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including, but not limited to writing skills and ability to make presentations to peers, management, customers, and suppliers
• Independent problem solver, ability to work with limited supervision
• Works well and accomplishes tasks within a cross functional team. Has the ability to see the big picture
• Automotive and Aerospace experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean/Six Sigma Certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Quality Manager
• Experience in welding operation environment