Manager, Quality Assurance

* Maintain and improve existing QMS and certificates and ensure QMS requirements are reflected and implemented in the product realization process.

* Ensure customer specific requirements (CSRs and Supplier Quality Manual requirements) are integrated into the QMS and consistently met

* Ensures consistent measurement and reporting of site quality performance within the organization

* Lead internal and external quality incident investigations (off spec situations, customer complaints, SCAR) and related communication in a timely and effective manner, ensure defined corrective actions are effectively implemented and problem resolution is done in a systemic way.

* Drive data driven site quality improvement programs to improve yield/productivity cost of non-conformance and customer complaints performance.

* Facilitate/lead in-house customer & supplier visits.

* Support and troubleshoot data systems including SAP, LIMS, and ETQ Reliance

* Owner of the site internal audit program (planning & execution) and the site document control system

* Collaborate with technical, Optima and R&D team to drive quality improvement in first right capability.

* Gate keeper in site level quality MOC, and New Product Launches

* Provides quality, training, leadership and coaching for the site

* Promotes quality culture at site

* User decision related to product release

* Decision on product Fit/Form/Function related change approval requests

* Decision on off spec product disposition

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Quality, Engineering,
* Minimum of five (5) years of quality management experience, preferred in automotive industry
* Minimum three (3) years of people management or supervisory experience
* Certified Lead Auditor (IATF; VDA preferred)
* Minimum Six Sigma Green Belt certification
* Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
* Demonstrated knowledge of automotive core tools (FMEA, SPC, CP, APQP)

The pay range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000.