Quality Manager

Freudenberg Group; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in the United States is seeking a Quality Leader to set up and maintain the local quality management system in line with industry standards and customer requirements. You will initiate corrective actions to prevent nonconformities and represent customer needs in internal functions to boost satisfaction.

You will lead and develop the local quality team, act as the main interface for quality-related customer complaints, and coordinate audits to monitor QMS effectiveness, driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 automotive QMS.
• Read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Experienced team leader who can develop the team.
• Communicate in English and local language.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the local quality management system in line with standards.
• Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities.
• Represent customer needs in internal functions to raise satisfaction.
• Lead and develop the local quality team.
• Manage customer complaint process and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate audits to monitor QMS effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement to zero defects and reduce waste.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 knowledge

GDT & statistics

Team leadership

English & local language communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• You set-up and maintain the local quality management system complying with all Vibracoustic quality standards and customer specific requirements

• You initiate appropriate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities related to products, processes, and quality systems

• You represent the needs of our customers in internal functions to increase overall customer satisfaction

• You lead and develop the local quality team to achieve best-in-class results

• As main customer interface for any quality-related claims you establish a professional customer complaint management analyzing root causes for any returns

• You coordinate internal/external customer and process audits monitoring the effectiveness of the VC Quality Management System

• You drive continuous improvement programs and problem solving processes to achieve zero defect and to avoid waste

Qualifications:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or a comparable education

• You are familiar with ISO 9001 or the IATF 16949 quality management system in the automotive industry to constantly strengthen product quality

• You are able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, capability and statistical analysis, you can read blueprints and have an understanding of GDT

• As an experienced team leader you know how to develop your team for future needs and demands

• As a team player with high engagement, you communicate with your colleagues and customers in English and local language

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Vibracoustic USA Inc.