Quality Control Senior Manager (Automotive)

Job Purpose:

The Quality Sr. Manager will lead the quality control team. They will organize all quality control functions and lead the quality control personnel. They will monitor all issues regarding the quality of the products produced to insure all nonconformances are addressed until closure and containment is present for all suspect parts. They will monitor corrective action responses and insure robust corrective actions are put in place. They will make sure to collaborate with all other teams to insure all parties are updated on quality concerns. This position will focus on managing and directing the quality control team to insure continuous improvement and make sure the quality is stable.

Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed)

Adherence to HL Mando Quality policies

Providing the proper coaching and training to the Quality staff

Provide guidance to all Mando personnel in the area of quality

Insure the Quality engineers are responding to and following up on Quality Issues

Validation of corrective and preventative actions through both documentation and onsite evaluation

In-depth knowledge of PPAP/PFMEA/Control Plan documentation

Reporting of issues both internally to HL Mando and HL Mando HQ

Inventory control of non-conforming parts and disposition

Physical count versus ERP system

Quality Process management through - Attendance in the daily quality market to verify defective parts and proper registration in ERP system

IATF 16949 audit preparation (non-conforming procedure by GBPMS)

Work closely with Supplier Quality Manager and other Dept. to support plant requirements

Support efforts to use inspection data for process improvement.

Responsible for proper quality documentation according to customer or internal auditing.

Completion of PPAP/ISIR documentation according to plan for supplier 4M/EO.

EO Change Management (Review and approve PPAP, Follow up with related department's requirements)

Review and approve supplier's 4M request. (Mass production 4M change support)

Coach and develop the overall quality acumen of the MCA Quality Alabama Department Qualifications:

Knowledge of production processes, quality requirements and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturer of products.

4 year technical degree (mechanical or industrial or related quality engineering) preferred and/or relevant job experience

Excellent reading comprehension and math / analytical skills.

Proficient in computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point, e-mail, etc.)

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Production Quality or Supplier Quality

Knowledge of APQP Technical Competencies:

Knowledge of Parts drawing analysis or GD&T

Demonstrated application of engineering skills and problem-solving techniques within the manufacturing processes

IATF 16949 and ISO 9000

Knowledge of Auto parts quality control systems and core tools (6 sigma, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, APQP, Gauge R&R, MSA, etc)

Knowledge of and ability to lead IATF quality system requirements Non-Technical Competencies:

Very good interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Must be comfortable with conflict resolution

Strict adherence to procedures

Ability to multitask

Ability to lead and motivate varying levels of quality control team members Remote Work Information -Salaried

Salaried Full-Time. Not Eligible for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule

"HL Mando is committed to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. As such, we do not hire individuals under the age of 18. All applicants must meet the minimum age requirement for the position as outlined by federal, state and local labor laws."

8 am - 5 pm cst

8 hours