Regional Quality Manager (Contract)

CSP (Teijin Automotive Technologies); Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP (Teijin Automotive Technologies) in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead plant quality programs, establish process controls, and drive continuous improvement and waste reduction in support of plant goals.

You will manage quality engineers and staff, secure IATF-16949 registration, align with customers and suppliers, and deliver robust data-driven reports while ensuring health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as Quality Manager in a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Proficiency in IATF16949, SPC, and reading engineering specs.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Strong leadership, communication, and attention to detail.
• Experience with class A exterior panels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities to obtain IATF-16949 registration.
• Understand customer needs to develop quality processes.
• Devise and review product/process specifications.
• Set supplier material requirements and monitor compliance.
• Ensure health, safety, and legal compliance.
• Supervise inspectors and technicians with guidance.
• Oversee product development for deviations from quality standards.
• Inspect output against requirements and approve/reject defects.
• Maintain documentation and perform statistical analysis.
• Solicit customer feedback and report to executives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Communication

Detail Orientation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor\'s degree

Tools

IATF16949

SPC

Job description

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description

Overview:

The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing and reviewing process controls, emphasizing customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and waste reduction. Measurement systems and inspection techniques are to be developed and maintained to advance department goals and objectives in support of plant goals and objectives as monitored and reported through Key Operating Parameters (KOP).

Plans and directs all quality related functions in the plant.

Provides leadership and direction to Quality Engineers and associates within area of responsibility.

Reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for the overall development and administration of Quality resources within the plant.

Through input from customer, supplier, corporate, and plant Staff, the Quality Manager will allocate manpower resources to project teams and programs.

Primary Functions:

• Direct activities and resources to obtain third party registration per IATF-16949 standards, which shall include being a member of the management review team and overseeing document and data control.
• Understand customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality control processes.
• Devise and review specifications for products or processes.
• Set requirements for raw material or intermediate products for suppliers and monitor their compliance.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines as well as legal obligations.
• Supervise inspectors, technicians and other staff and provide guidance and feedback.
• Oversee all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
• Inspect final output and compare properties to requirements.
• Approve the right products or reject defectives.
• Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis.
• Solicit feedback from customers to assess whether their requirements are met.
• Submit detailed reports to appropriate executives.
• Be on the lookout for opportunities for improvement and develop new efficient procedures.

Qualifications - External

Requirements:

• Tier 1 Automotive Supplier experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years as Quality Manager.
• Working knowledge of part layout, SPC, engineering specifications, IATF16949 and manufacturing operations, class “A” exterior body panels (preferred), and automotive customer portals.
• Bachelors from an accredited college/university.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Keen eye for detail and results driven approach.
• Excellent leadership skills.

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!