Quality Manager

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 Brazeway’s 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 what’s expected.”
What a candidate must have to be qualified for the role:
· Bachelor’s 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