Manager, Quality Assurance II

Cooper-Standard Automotive•Sterling, KY

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The Quality Manager leads the Quality department by planning, developing and coordinating the quality programs and processes to ensure continuous production of products are consistent with established quality and customer standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Four years of College or University Degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or related field preferred.
Two to five years’ experience in a leadership role preferably in the automotive industry.
Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Proven leadership and managerial skills, interpersonal skills and personal development skills.
Experience in a variety of basic operation disciplines: Manufacturing, Quality, Process / Tooling and Shop Floor Supervision.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Four years of College or University Degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes quality objectives to continuously improve the process that assures product quality.
Maintains all key metrics regarding quality and maintains reporting systems.
Is involved in all customer concerns to ensure they are reacted to immediately, resolved and the manufacturing facility is aware of all concerns.
Ensures the execution of corrective actions and the ongoing compliance with customers’ specifications.
Ensures PPAP submissions for new launches and engineering changes are completed.
Provides leadership in directions toward maintaining and implementing the TS 16949 system.
Direct and allocate overtime hours as schedules require supporting all production activities.
Performs/assists in associate performance reviews and discussions.
Supports continuous improvement projects.
Participates in, and provides training as required.
Participates in and performs Layered Process Audits (LPA) per plan.
Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained.
Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean.
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.