• Implement quality systems with special emphasis on maintaining TS16949 & 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 Ford, DCX 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

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology preferred,
• 3 or more years related experience.
• ASQ or equivalent Quality Certifications is a plus
• 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.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.
• Must be able to handle stressful/pressure situations in a professional manner.