Quality Manager INCA01

Lear Corporation; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Antolin in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality assurance program and maintain document control across operations. You will oversee internal audits, coordinate external audits with registrars, and drive a continuous improvement agenda focused on customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Quality Systems/Engineering with 5-9 years in quality and 3-5 years in the automotive sector, plus strong English communication skills and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality Systems/Engineering required.
• 5-9 years minimum experience in quality.
• 3-5 years in the automotive industry preferred.
• Fluent English reading/writing/speaking required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain procedures related to Quality Assurance.
• Boost quality culture and continuous improvement focusing on customer satisfaction.
• Define QA and improvement plan per process P10.
• Administer document control system (Master Lists, training, upgrades).
• Oversee internal audits and lead auditor function.

Skills

Supervisory

Quality systems

Data analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Quality Systems/Engineering

Job description

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Title: Quality ManagerLocation: Hopkinsville, KY, United States

FLSA Status: ExemptLevel: Middle Management

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 cockpits, 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. In fact, Antolin equips nearly 600 vehicle models around the world. In 2022, about 40% of the world’s electric cars were carrying Antolin components.

With over 130 plants in 25 countries, Antolin has achieved this strong industry presence through over seventy years of working with our customers in order to develop a complete cycle of component manufacturing, from their conception and design, through the development and validation stages, to their industrialisation and sequenced delivery.

We are working hard on spearheading the transformation that the automotive industry is currently experiencing with regard to vehicle interiors by collaborating with our customers. We do so in order to develop more sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles that are also adapted to the new needs and requirements of their passengers.

As part of this transformation, Antolin is committed to a sustainable business model that focuses on and creates value for all its stakeholders, including its customers, employees, investors, suppliers, and society as a whole.

What we offer our employees:

• You will be part of a highly engaged multinational 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.

Essential Functions of Role:

• Supervisory Capacity: Direct Reports: 6-10

Responsible for the maintenance of procedures related to Quality Assurance.

• Boost the Quality Culture and continuous improvement focusing on the company operations in the Customer Satisfaction.
• Define the quality assurance and improvement plan of the company managing all activities described in the process P10.
• Responsible for the administration of the document control system (Master Lists, User Training, System Upgrade, and System Supervision).
• Supervises internal audits, ensuring the proper function of the internal audit system and supervises the lead auditor.
• During external audits, acts as a liaison with external parties on matters relating to the quality system. Responsible for all relationships with registrars and for scheduling all external audits and pre-audits.

Plans and Coordinates Quality Assurance Program

• To ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors and/or associates.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned).
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other área managers to maximize product reliabilty and minimize costs.
• Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.

Essential Common Requirements for All Employees:

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of Antolin information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment.

What we are looking for:

Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study: Quality Systems/Engineering

Years of Experience Required:

• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience with Quality
• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry

Required Qualifications:

• Language Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Travel Required: 25-50%

Physical Ability Requirements:

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently
• Movement (Walking): Frequently
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs): Occasionally
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly

Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions

Personal protective equipment is required

Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person

Exposure to hot or cold temperatures

Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled.

Exposure to hazardous equipment on a daily basis

Are sometimes exposed to contaminants.

May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.

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.