Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Plant Quality Manager to oversee and manage the quality assurance processes at their automotive manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will lead a team of quality engineers, technicians and coordinators ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained throughout the production process. This role is critical in driving continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the plant quality department, including a team of quality engineers, to ensure quality objectives are met.- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems and processes to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and supply chain, to identify and resolve quality issues.- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize manufacturing processes.- Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, preparing reports and presenting findings to senior management.- Oversee the auditing process of internal systems and processes to ensure compliance with ISO standards and other relevant regulations.- Manage customer quality concerns and lead problem-solving efforts to address and resolve issues promptly.- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers to ensure quality expectations are met and exceeded.- Train and mentor quality engineers and production staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.- Stay updated on industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance and competitiveness.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.- Proven experience in quality management within the automotive industry preferred.- Strong leadership skills with a track record of effectively leading and developing a team of quality engineers.- In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, ISO standards, and automotive industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949).- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions. (PPAP, PFEMA, etc)- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.- Proficient in quality management software and tools.- Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ CQE) is a plus.