Quality Manager

Autokiniton•Grand Ledge, MI

39d•Onsite

About The Position

AUTOKINITON is a leading North American supplier of propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components and assemblies. Our 100% vertical integration capabilities allow us to offer our customers end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. At AUTOKINITON, we are building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road. Relocation Available. In this role you are part of the Plant Management Team with direct reports (2 Quality Engineers, 2 Quality Supervisors, and Sr. Quality Engineer). You will report to the Plant Manager and support from Corporate Area Quality Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years in a Quality leadership or Sr. Quality Engineer within automotive manufacturing.
Hands-on Quality experience within automotive welding assembly environment.
Knowledge of IATF-16949 standards, documentation, and certification.
Exhibit Quality Internal Audit experience in automotive manufacturing.
Quality experience launching programs including APQP and PPAP.
Effective Quality leadership within the multi-disciplinary Plant Management Team.
Demonstrate usage of Visual Management in a stamping and assembly environment.
Validation of interfacing with OEM customers and suppliers to address Quality issues and determine corrective actions.
Demonstrate a cohesive leadership style for the Quality Team.
Proficient verbal/written communication and presentation skills with internal and external customers at all levels.
Advanced computer skills with MSOffice, Quality and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Quality activities, concerns, and issues in compliance with standards.
OEM customer and supplier interface to address Quality issues and corrective actions for facility.
Lead Quality Auditor for IATF-16949 manufacturing facility including audits.
Manage preventative methods of controlling Quality through SPC, Visual Management, problem solving and prevention techniques, work in process, etc.
Quality Lead within the multidisciplinary Plant Management Team.
Analyze Quality statistical data to determine present standards and establish or proposed Quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
Create, assess, implement, and monitor Quality training programs for Associates’ in Quality processes, and procedures.
Management of testing and dimensional validation.
Manage tracking and reporting of key Quality measurables.
Provide Quality continuous improvement strategies that meet/exceed company customer standards.
Create a cohesive Quality Team through mentoring, coaching, constructive performance feedback, and formal/informal training.