Senior Quality Manager – Automotive Manufacturing

Reyco Granning Suspensions LLC; Mount Vernon (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K and pension plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a Plant Quality Manager to drive quality improvements across the facility. You will lead the quality staff, develop and maintain quality systems, and interface with customers and suppliers on quality matters.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in automotive quality systems, and a focus on continuous improvement. Excellent problem solving and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years quality experience in automotive or heavy manufacturing.
• Minimum three years implementing quality systems in a manufacturing/design environment.
• Experience with processes (machining, assembly, kitting, and distribution) desirable.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple responsibilities and activities.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Leadership/supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop plant quality staff.
• Develop, implement and maintain plant quality systems and policies to ensure product quality; maintain IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 registration.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and division personnel to represent the plant on quality matters.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality metrics; complete supplier quality audits and corrective actions.
• Provide QA support for new product development and engineering projects.
• Maintain and execute internal audit schedule; lead corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and achieve quality department goals.
• Manage programs on gauging, calibration, capability, statistical techniques, control plans & PFMEAs.
• Maintain incoming inspection processes and receiving inspection instructions.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

ASQ Certified Quality Manager

Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Gauging programs

PFMEA methodology

Job description

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

Tasked with driving quality improvements and standards in all areas of the facility. Primary measures of performance: internal and external PPM, customer concerns, first pass yield, scrap percentage, completion of corrective actions, supplier quality performance, and on time PPAP completion.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and develop plant quality staff.
• Develop, implement and maintain plant quality systems and policies that ensure product quality is outstanding. Maintain IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 registration.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, division personnel and others outside plant to represent the Plant for quality matters and assure communication, cooperation, and coordination of efforts.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality metrics to track supplier performance. Complete supplier quality audits and issue supplier corrective actions as required.
• Provide QA support for new product development and engineering projects.
• Maintain and execute internal audit schedule and lead effort in completion of corrective and preventative actions.
• Participate in, lead, and direct continuous improvement efforts. Responsible for achievement of quality department goals and objectives.
• Manage programs on gauging, calibration, capability, statistical techniques, control plans & PFMEAs.
• Maintain the incoming inspection process including receiving inspection instructions.

Education and Training

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification as a Certified Quality Manager (CQM) preferred.
• Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years Quality experience in the automotive or heavy manufacturing sector preferred.
• Minimum three years implementing quality systems in a manufacturing/design environment.
• Experience with processes (machining, assembly, kitting, and distribution), products and/or industry highly desirable.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple responsibilities, projects and activities.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Supervision/leadership experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Light to moderate travel; 10-25%.

Environmental Conditions

• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong integrity.
• Well organized.
• Thorough and conscientious about his/her work.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.

We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

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