Job Purpose

•    Implement quality systems with special emphasis on maintaining IATF16949 & ISO 14001 certifications. Monitor and maintain QS/TS/Quality Operating System requirements
•    Coordinate supplier quality management metrics including but not limited to preventative and corrective actions & PPAPs for current and new customer programs.
•    Support Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP/PPAP)
•    Track and maintain quality related metrics for reporting both to external & internal customers.
•    Serve as liaison between local Plant and external Quality system auditing body.
•    Manage and coordinate tasks of Quality Technicians and Quality Engineers.
•    Responsible for coordinating investigations and responses to customer complaints.
•    Manage Customer Quality Rejects and Returned Material and 8D Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.
•    Maintain internal documents system for corrective actions
•    Report quality systems results and metrics.
•    Maintain GM, Ford and other Customer Assessments.
•    Oversee process capability studies and quality audits.
•    IATF auditor training
•    Support Scrap / rework reduction investigations
•    Support problem solving via phone as necessary during off shifts and weekends

Job Duties and Responsibilities Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing technology preferred 5 or more years related quality experience. MSA dimensional study. Must be able to assemble a PPAP package to submit to our customer Quality System tools experience preferred, i.e. DOE, FMEA, PPAP, GR&R, QFD, SPC, CPK, QS/ISO/TS.  CMM and related Metrology skills. Working knowledge of plant processes and systems. Technical knowledge of product and quality techniques. Solution oriented with the ability to investigate and analyze data for problem solving. Project Management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Basic mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail focus. Understanding of Lean Principles Thorough understanding of process engineering principles. Statistical training. ASQ or equivalent Quality Certifications is a plus Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes. Must be able to handle stressful/pressure situations in a professional manner.