This is an incredible opportunity to join a leading Tier One automotive supplier committed to excellence in product quality and customer satisfaction. The organization is at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions for OEMs, with a focus on fostering collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments. If you are passionate about driving quality improvements and ensuring products meet the highest industry standards, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality System Expertise: Apply and maintain quality systems, procedures, and standards daily.
• Technical Liaison: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between manufacturing, quality, engineering, sales, and purchasing teams.
• Problem Resolution: Identify, track, and resolve quality issues, including managing customer complaints through various portals.
• Design Evaluation: Review engineering designs to ensure first-time capability and superior product quality.
• Advanced Quality Planning (APQP): Lead APQP processes, including PPAPs and prototype efforts, to meet customer requirements.
• Documentation Management: Develop and maintain IATF-compliant documents, including process flows, FMEAs, and control plans.
• Customer Support: Provide technical support and lead problem-solving initiatives for assigned customer accounts.
• Training and Development: Train quality and manufacturing personnel on quality systems and the use of new equipment.
• Statistical Analysis: Utilize SPC tools for process monitoring, capability studies (Cp, Cpk), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Audit Participation: Participate in internal, customer, and external audits to ensure compliance with IATF standards.
• Non-Conformance Management: Manage quality hold areas and disposition non-conforming materials effectively.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  • At least 8 years of experience in quality, preferably in a Tier One automotive environment (BIW).
  • Experience working with General Motors or other OEMs is essential.
  • Certification as an IATF internal or lead auditor is an advantage.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in statistical tools and software (e.g., Minitab).
  • Strong understanding of SPC, Control Plans, FMEA, and quality systems.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with engineering change processes (ECNs) and customer interaction through portals.

This role offers the chance to lead quality improvement efforts and collaborate with top-tier OEMs in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you thrive on solving challenges and delivering world-class results, this is the opportunity for you!