Quality Manager - Portland, TN

North American Stamping Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stamping Group seeks an experienced Quality Manager for its Portland, TN Plant 2 facility. You will lead the Quality Management System, maintain NASG quality standards, support the plant team in resolving issues, drive corrective and preventive actions, and develop engineering staff within the Quality department.

The role focuses on coordinating audits, improving quality metrics, and ensuring robust process controls across stamping, welding, assembly, and related operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• At least 5 years of Quality Experience in a manufacturing facility.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a quality function in a manufacturing facility.
• At least 3 years of experience working in automotive manufacturing.
• Advanced level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Management System and document control plans.
• Serve as customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG to resolve issues.
• Monitor, report, and improve plant quality performance metrics.
• Ensure creation and maintenance of Control Plans, FMEA, Flow Diagrams, and In-Process Inspection docs.
• Provide guidance to Production related to inspection, SPC, gage use.
• Lead MRB reviews and product containment activities.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Root Cause Analysis

IATF 16949 knowledge

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

North American Stamping Group is expanding and looking to hire. We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join our team at our Portland, TN Plant 2 facility! As a key Leader of the Manufacturing Operations team, this position is responsible for the Quality Management System. In addition, is responsible for maintaining customer and NASG quality standards and policies, supporting the plant team to resolve concerns, driving corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvements, and development of engineering and technical staff within the Quality department.

North American Stamping Group is a privately held company founded in 1978. We continue to explore the most innovative processes and technologies to stay on the leading edge of the automotive industry. Our strategic locations within North America allows us the manufacturing footprint to cover you in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. NASG is an industry leader in the manufacturing of stampings and automated assemblies. A Tier II supplier of components, systems and aftermarket products for the automotive industry with a core business market consisting of seating, ride control, exhaust components, heat shields, noise, vibration and harness (NVH), chassis and structural and window regulators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• A.Manages process to evaluate current state and develop plan to support department training and development of engineers and technicians in problem solving, improvement tools and communication methods.
• B.Serves as customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG as required to resolve issues.
• C.Monitors / reports / improves all plant quality performance metrics.
• D.Ensures creation and maintenance of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection documentation.
• E.Provides guidance to Production group related to part inspection
• F.Advises production on inspection, SPC, gage use.
• G.Participates in MRB review and product containment activity.
• H.Oversees plant Corrective / Preventive Action process activities for timely and effective resolution.
• I.Participates in Layered Audit process.
• J.Participates in New Product Development as necessary.
• K.Participates in APQP process and ensure completion of plant APQP tasks.
• L.Supports and assists Early Product Containment team by providing leadership and basic quality direction.
• M.Works closely with operations team to resolve quality concerns or questions.
• N.Supports Internal / External / Customer audits as required.
• O.Serves as Management Representative for plant QMS.
• P.Coordinates individual, team and plant improvement activities.
• Q.Manages department budget.
• R.Establishes and executes department strategy plan for year over year continuous improvement for key department metrics
• S.Continually evaluates department processes for adherence while identifying and executing improvement to process design to improve department efficiency and effectiveness.
• T.In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Experience:

• At least 5 years of Quality Experience in a manufacturing facility.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a quality function in a manufacturing facility.
• At least 3 years of experience working in automotive manufacturing.

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Advanced level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection.
• Advanced knowledge of IATF 16949.
• Advanced level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
• APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools.
• Advanced level understanding of Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach.
• Highly organized.
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills.
• Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis.

Computer/Software:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Minitab preferred
• Customer Portals

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

Office: Open office environment

Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments that include but not limited to: Stamping, Welding, Assembly, Grinding, Wash, Receiving, Shipping, Sorting

Travel: Potential travel within Canada, Mexico and continental United States via automobile or plane, passport required