Director of Quality - Manufacturing

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Director of Quality - Manufacturing reports to the VP of Manufacturing and is responsible for oversight of Quality systems and operations. Responsibilities include development and improvement of the NASG Quality Management System, development of systems to ensure customer and NASG requirements are met during and after product launch and supporting plant quality and manufacturing teams to resolve concerns.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Development and ongoing improvement of NASG Quality Management System
Manage process to evaluate current state and develop plan to support department training and development of New Launch Quality teams in problem solving, improvement tools and communication methods
Serve as customer contact for Production quality, and represent NASG as required to resolve issues
Assist and support manufacturing plant quality teams with investigation and resolution of internal and external quality problems
Monitor / report / improve all NASG quality performance metrics
Participate in and support Feasibility reviews
Participate in and support Kick-Off meetings
Indirect management of manufacturing plant quality teams
Monitor APQP process (ShopEdge) and ensure completion of APQP tasks
Support Internal / External / Customer audits as required
Establish and execute NASG Quality strategy plan for year over year continuous improvement for key department metrics
Continually evaluate department processes for adherence while identifying and executing improvement to process design to improve department efficiency and effectiveness
In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education:

Bachelor degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering

(Or relevant experience)

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Experience:

10 years manufacturing experience
5 years supervision / management
5 years in automotive manufacturing
5 – 10 years cumulative in Quality functions

Personal/Technical Skills:

Master level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
Master level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools
Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision
Strong leadership abilities
Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach
Highly organized
Strong Interpersonal communication skills
Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis

Language Skills:

Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment

Computer/Software:

Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
ShopEdge
QCBD
Minitab
Customer Portals

Training:

Automotive Core Tools
Fundamentals of IATF 16949
Other Baseline items