Director of Quality

Challenge Manufacturing Company • Holland, MI

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About The Position

The Director of Quality at Challenge Manufacturing is responsible for leading the quality team to ensure the execution of Quality Operating Systems across manufacturing plants. This role focuses on implementing strategic quality plans, achieving corporate quality goals, and exceeding customer satisfaction through collaboration with internal and external partners. The Director will drive continuous improvements and maintain high-quality standards within the automotive industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering or equivalent in a technical discipline preferred (ME,EE,IE). MS is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in quality assurance roles, including experience as a Plant Quality Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of automotive industry quality management standards (VDA, AIAG-APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, IATF etc).
• Excellent knowledge in effective quality standards within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of implementing and maintaining Quality Management systems and its auditing/assessment internal and external dealing suppliers and customers.
• Experience with presentation and moderation techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of APQP/PPAP/IATF.
• Excellent knowledge in use of statistic methods and Quality Core Tools (e.g. SPC, 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, FMEA & CP etc).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Root cause analysis and Problem-Solving Methods (e.g. Shainin; Red X; Six Sigma, etc).
• High standards of performance for self.

Nice To Haves

• MS in engineering or related field.
• Experience in a leadership role within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Managing QOS activities, ensuring execution and achievement of corporate Quality goals.
• Concentrating on system level execution of Challenge's robust standards.
• Developing and executing quality strategies to achieve specific targets.
• Tracking and maintaining data analysis of key quality metrics and performance data.
• Supporting Plant management in meeting or exceeding customer requirements.
• Driving continuous improvements, problem solving activities and stretch Quality targets.
• Collaborating with leaders of other functional areas on projects to improve quality performance metrics.
• Engaging in Quality advance planning and execution and supporting launch activities to meet timing and quality standards.
• Promoting quality performance improvement throughout the organization.
• Performing other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life insurance
• Voluntary Life and LTD
• Employer 401k Match
• ESOP shares
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Challenge Incentive Program
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree