Quality Manager

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Job description

Package includes 18% Bonus + Full relocation Major Responsibilities: A person in this leadership role, will be expected to be present and hands-on, on the plant floor. Develops and administers the Quality Plan (system) for the plant. Updates quality manual and procedures manual as appropriate. Assures Brazeways quality system meets or exceeds the expectations of all customers. Assure all plant employees are trained in the quality requirements of their job and the Quality Plan. Monitor the appropriate training and development of quality technicians. Actively participates in planning or improvement teams as appropriate: APQP, PBL, SQAC, Six Sigma, Corporate Quality Council, etc. Lead internal audits as defined in the Quality Plan. Develop and follow through with verified, corrective actions for all non-conformances found. Ensure quality compliance at the plant through monitoring and periodic audits. Recommend and assist in implementing improvements as appropriate. Maintains the inspection system as described in the Quality Plan. This encompasses such functions as approval of incoming material, product testing in the lab, in-process inspection, gauge control, and machine capability. Oversees corrective actions taken to ensure compliance is maintained with the system. Resolves external and internal customer complaints in concert with customers, suppliers, and appropriate Brazeway personnel promptly. Maintain complete and accurate customer and part quality files. Ensure that all customer quality systems requirements are being followed. Actively supports and manages mission, vision, Code of Conduct and Process Based Leadership guidelines. Actively supports 5S + Safety programs. Ability to travel to support customer base as needed. Strong presentation skills. Ability to tailor messaging for the audience. Strong, impactful floor presence. Utilizes Gemba Walks as a tool to inspect whats expected. What a candidate must have to be qualified for the role: Bachelors degree in engineering preferred 7-10 years of directly related experience in a manufacturing environment. Automotive supplier manufacturing experience preferred. Prior Quality management experience required Manufacturing experience required Certified Quality Engineer/Manager preferred. Working Knowledge of IATF16949 system requirements Strong problem-solving skills solid knowledge and use of either of the following: Kepner-Tregoe, Shainin, Six Sigma, Lean, CI Knowledge of Six Sigma tools Strong commitment to a team environment Extrusion experience preferred

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