Quality Manager

at  Martinrea International Inc

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides leadership and direction to the Quality department regarding quality of product to meet or exceed customer requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• University or College degree in Engineering, Math or Sciences or Quality Related Studies
• Five years’ managerial experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in automotive
• Knowledge of Quality and Environmental standards - IATF 16949 & ISO 14001
• Extensive knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
• IATF 16949 lead auditor certification is preferred

• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook
• Ensure compliance to established procedures and policies
• Liaison with all customers
• Ensure the quality systems are in place for incoming/outgoing material
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process and quality system
• Stop production, if necessary to correct quality problems
• Verify the implementation of solutions
• Control further processing, delivery or installation of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
• Responsible for the support of new launches through PPAP, Control Plan, support on PFMEA development and maintain documentation
• Represent the needs of the customer in internal functions in addressing IATF requirements and ensure the quality system is established, implemented and maintained in accordance to the standard
• Report on the performance of the quality system to the executive management
• Maintain quality records and files as directed by procedures, instruction, methods, reports, etc.
• Conduct ongoing audits for compliance to procedures, instructions, methods, reports, etc.
• Ensure training, competency and performance of staff
• Coordinate problem investigation and completion of all customer requirements
• Contribute to ongoing improvements to throughput and operational expense
• Provide reports and documentation of key measurables as required, and maintain a system for communicating ongoing performance
• Communicate ongoing assessments of current staff assignment and requirements
• Provide written performance appraisals and personal development plans for all Quality staff
• Desire to learn the business, understand the production process by walking the floor and participation in production meetings
• Respecting and understanding of the Customer/supplier relationship
• Oversee suppliers to ensure that suppliers meet IATF 16949 and our internal quality requirements. Work together with the purchasing department to address supplier issues and drive continuous improvements.
• Maintain the SCOGO system, issue Supplier Non-Conformance Reports (SNCR), and ensure corrective actions are followed through to closure.
• Review hold material daily and authorize disposition to the Quality Engineer (QE).
• Monitor lab activities and provide guidance on a day-to-day basis.
• Reporting and KPIs: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality performance. Provide regular reports to senior management on quality metrics, issues, and improvement initiatives.
• PFMEA and Control Plans: Create, edit, and manage Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans using corporate-provided Software(DATALYZER). Ensure alignment with customer requirements and best practices for risk mitigation.
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