Quality Manager

Qualified candidates will have previous plastic injection molding experience with automotive products and a proven track record effectively developing staff, implementing quality programs, and interfacing with customers on quality related topics. The qualifying candidate will have a strong quality management system oversight background and will work with all aspects of our business to assure consistent quality of production, customer satisfaction, and continual improvement emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste.

Responsibilities:
1. Develop and manage a quality system that supports the maintenance of the quality registrations (IATF 16949:2016), is compliant with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and supports the achievement of agreed upon customer quality requirements.

2. Manage the quality assurance and documentation control functions to support the achievement of financial objectives.

3. Continuously evaluate voluntary standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements and adjust quality system and its policies and procedures accordingly.

4. Act as management representative for all quality system matters.

5. Provide the management team and others with regular reports against quality objectives in the form of a documented agenda/report.

6. Conduct monthly management review meetings and issue the review minutes.

7. Conduct internal audits and publish the results.

8. Manage the customer complaint system and any corrective actions arising from a complaint.

9. Manage the Corrective Action/Preventive Action system (CAPA).

10. Host all customer quality surveys and respond to any corrective actions that may arise from them.

11. Manage the first article inspection, quality inspection, quality engineering and document control functions including defining activities, staffing levels, continuous feedback and timely job performance reviews, and goal setting.

12. Support sales during the quotation process by reviewing quality requirements and estimating costs to comply.

13. Develop and provide input to management for the QA and Document Control departmental expense and capital budgets and manage them once they are approved.

14. Support continuous improvement process by providing training in problem solving and improvement methodology (6S, Root cause Analysis, Process FMEA)

15. Supervising technical staff in carrying out tests and checks, often in a laboratory environment.

16. Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that product modifications are investigated if necessary.

17. Establishing relevant quality-related training needs.

18. Working closely with purchasing staff to establish supplier quality performance criteria and monitor supplier performance.

19. Assessing suppliers' product specifications and quality plans.

20. Supervising the program of supplier audits in relation to quality.

21. Acting as key contact with customers' auditors and being responsible for ensuring the execution of corrective actions and ongoing compliance with customers' specifications.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.), preferably in Engineering

-Seven or more years of progressive experience in quality, including three or more years of leadership/management experience in a custom product manufacturing environment. -

-Strong working knowledge of manufacturing quality procedures, principles and methods including IATF 16949:2016 compliance.

-Experience in plastic injection molding is a plus, but not required

-Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate in house manufacturing quality program.

-Professional demeanor and ability to build rapport with customers both in person and virtually.

-Possess a desire to create winning solutions for customers and be a customer advocate

-Strong written, presenting and verbal communication skills

-Well organized and goal oriented

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers.

Note: This is a paid position, and all applicants must be eligible to work legally in the specified country or region.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of management experience do you have in injection molding?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• IATF 16949:2016: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Bend, IN 46628: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000