We need a Quality leader who can:
- Leads, mentors and develops a team engaged in quality control activities in coordination with Launch Engineering
- Ensure that systems and processes are in place to achieve or exceed key goals in product/launch quality and customer service.
- Interact with site customer quality engineering, product engineering, and manufacturing staff
- Execute the quality control system for new product launches.
We offer you:
- A strong salary and quarterly bonus program
- A strong corporate relocation package provided
- Located in scenic Southern Illinois area that is a short drive to St. Louis
- Close to multiple colleges/universities
- Relocation is provided to Southwest IL. The area has very low unemployment with a cost of living that is 27% lower than the US average!
- Strong Package includes Medical Insurance/ Prescription, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Plans, Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- A tuition assistance program
- Have a work environment that values creativity, innovation, empathy and collaboration
- A company that provides team members with opportunities for career advancement.
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DUTIES
- Provides leadership and direction over assigned work group(s), ensuring systems and processes are in place to achieve or exceed key metrics/targets/goals in quality engineering/controls, costs, budgets, safety, and customer service.
- Manages all quality events regarding purchased components.
- Approves all supplier assembly component tooling run-off’s.
- Approves all quality specifications, APQP documentation and PPAP submissions.
- Works with cross functional technical teams in the development of quote proposals for new business opportunities.
- Supports launches until a successful “hand-off” is agreed upon with customer quality engineering
- Supports Company’s New Product Review process (NPR) for the launch of new products.
- Manages working relationships with customers, suppliers and other key external contacts.
- Incorporates lean and continuous improvement concepts in work activities and projects.
- Promotes productive relationships and a positive work environment.
- Sets expectations, clarifies responsibilities, and provides feedback for team members in accomplishing tasks and goals.
Builds and maintains teamwork within team and within plant.
- Resolves conflicts between team members and with other teams.
- Facilitates in maintaining positive team member relations and morale.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, applicable laws, and Core Operating Values.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of progressive work experience in Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment,
- 4+ years’ experience in project management, including meeting facilitation and presentation experience
- Strong preference for previous Automotive industry and/or die cast industry experience
- Have a working knowledge of manufacturing and CNC machining processes
- Must have CMM experience.
- Experience in Automotive Quality Requirements IATF16949 / TS16949 / QS9000 is highly desired.
- Skilled in PPAP and APQP
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance techniques with an emphasis on Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and manage projects to successful completion
- Advanced computer software understanding to create, use, and manipulate reports, word processing, spreadsheet, etc. (e.g. Microsoft Office, SQC Pack).
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of quality control and quality assurance practices & statistical methods.
- Advanced education is a plus.
- Professional training/certifications are a plus.
