Manager, Quality

Linamar Corporation•Muscle Shoals, AL

71d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and coordinates quality assurance measures in the operational production areas and supporting functions to ensure product, process, and system stability. Meets the requirements of internal and external customers. Is responsible for all operational quality assurance measures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
More than 7 years’ experience in leading quality team
Extensive experience in the application of APQP, Poke Yoke, FMEA, statistical methods
Managing or supervising teams of people in a high-volume production environment.
High degree of competence in IT applications
Ability to understand complex strategic and tactical projects
Ability to employ multiple modeling techniques and methods
Ability to perform analysis in organized fashion
Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations per project goals
Ability to articulate logical analytical thought process
Ability to anticipate questions, “what if” scenarios, nuances of data and analysis
Ability to provide accurate and reliable analysis
Ability to report information in context and at level that enables decision making
Strong presentation skills to clearly articulate: business problems, analytical approaches, potential solutions & recommendations
Adapt to changing priorities while performing at a high level
Self-motivated: energetic, enjoys working at quick pace
Results oriented: problem solving attitude, deliver projects on time with high quality
Accountability: holds self and others to high professional standards
Curious: thinks in terms of “why” and “how”
Perseverance: expects roadblocks, finds workarounds
Values teamwork: able to work in teams, pushes for best in others, values contributions of others

Nice To Haves

Automotive manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and supports the Quality Management System.
Assumes the tasks of a direct superior for the employees in the quality and test department. Responsible for the recruitment, training and performance evaluation of employees, promotion recommendations and the preparation of work plans.
Develops and uses quality tools and procedures, such as APQP, Poke Yoke, FMEA, statistical process control, etc., to avoid errors in development and production procedures. Conducts training on quality instruments and procedures.
Leads the certification of adequate suppliers, monitors supplier performance, recommends improvements in quality, costs, deliveries, etc., and takes measures to solve problems due to quality and process fluctuations.
Acts as a company representative for specific quality requirements and initiatives on the part of customers and, if necessary, makes internal quality assurance data available to customers.
Ensures that the company complies with IATF, ISO, and other system/standard requirements, such as customer specifications and technical requirements.
Develops and improves measurement methods to control process performance values such as first-time yield, defects per unit, quality costs, manufacturing precision, etc.
Evaluates current and new quality assurance programs and carries out continuous improvement projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.