Director - Quality
Summary
Oversee quality assurance and control for automotive exhaust and suspension products, ensuring ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance across US and Mexico sites.
Who are we:
Magnaflow is a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Oceanside, CA of premium products to the automotive aftermarket industry such as catalytic converters, performance exhaust and replacement exhaust. Through the Camburg division in Huntington Beach, CA. Magnaflow also supplies race-inspired performance suspension products and vehicle uplifting services, Magnaflow is focused on future growth through both new business development and new product introduction. Our websites are www.magnaflow.com and www.camburg.com.
Salary Range:
$169,874-$180,000 USD
What you will be doing:
Oversee quality assurance and quality control programs across multiple manufacturing sites in the US and Mexico. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Optimize and standardize calibration, operation, and quality assurance processes for electronic sensors and monitoring systems in catalytic converters production, such as gas analyzers, temperature probes and pressure sensors. Assess and validate that all quality control testing equipment meets industry accuracy and compliance standards, ensuring the integrity of electronic systems. Evaluate and enhance automated quality control systems to ensure continuous accuracy and efficiency in data acquisition technology in modern catalytic converter manufacturing. Develop quality standards and perform risk assessments for suppliers of electronic or sensor components that support manufacturing processes. Analyze waste elimination using quality improvement methodologies including Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen. Conduct regular risk assessments and audits. Ensure compliance with environmental standards by maintaining quality standards in testing equipment, such as those for emission output monitoring. Confirm that testing and quality systems align with industry emissions and environmental standards (including EPA and California Air Resources Board) through proper electronic monitoring and data integrity. Responsible for establishing and maintaining IATF 16949 standards. Communicate fluently both verbally and in writing in Spanish with company teams in Mexico.