Quality Manager

Flexible Metal Inc; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexible Metal is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality organization and drive IATF 16949 compliant QMS across our Tucker, GA site. You will partner with product teams, customers, and suppliers to implement quality methods and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires deep experience in automotive quality systems, APQP, problem solving, and leadership of a quality department to ensure defect prevention and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years in a quality function within automotive Tier 1/Tier 2.
• ISO/TS 16949 experience required.
• Familiar with 8D, Six Sigma, Red X and MMOG.
• Ability to interface with customers and suppliers to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the IATF 16949 compliant QMS procedures.
• Lead quality department and act as quality rep with suppliers/customers.
• Collaborate with product team to define quality methods.
• Lead APQP processes, controls and work instructions.
• Drive corrective actions and problem solving initiatives.
• Define and track Customer Satisfaction Metrics.
• Support continuous improvement and quality training company-wide.

Skills

Quality management

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP

Problem solving

Supplier/customer liaison

Communication

Shop math (geometry, trig)

Tools

8D

Six Sigma

Red X

MMOG

Job description

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Quality Manager

Director - Quality Full Time Flexible Metal GA, Tucker, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1528

We are a leading Tier 1 worldwide supplier to the major automotive, engine, and heavy equipment manufacturers of on-highway and off-highway vehicles. We have continuously engaged in the expert design, development, and manufacturing of metal bellows and specialized tubular assemblies. We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our team.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing leadership and establishing and implementing quality management strategy to go along with overall business plans and objectives.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Establish and manage the IATF 16949 compliant procedures for the Quality Management System.
• IATF Certification knowledge is required.
• Manage the quality department.
• Act as company quality representative when interacting with suppliers and customers.
• Work with the product team to establish proper quality methods.
• Act as the primary contact for internal and external quality communications.
• Lead problem solving efforts and manage the corrective action process.
• Define and track Customer Satisfaction Metrics.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including processes, controls and work instructions.
• Support Continuous Improvement throughout the plant including training, documentation and quality control.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to interpret and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor and coworkers.
• Good understanding of shop math including fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 to 15 years of experience in a quality function in automotive Tier 1 and/or Tier 2
• ISO/TS 16949 certification experience a must
• Working knowledge of: 8D, Six Sigma, Red X, MMOG
• Customer and Supplier interface to resolve quality issues