Quality Manager

Your Job

As a Quality Manager at Molex Guadalajara El Salto, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality programs across our manufacturing operations—from raw materials through finished products. Your role is critical to ensuring that all products meet the design, quality, and integrity standards required by both the organization and our customers. You will drive operational excellence by managing quality initiatives, maintaining certifications, and fostering a zero-defect culture to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

Our Team

You will be part of the DDS division based in Guadalajara, working alongside a dedicated quality management team that collaborates with all plant departments, internal and external customers, and suppliers. The team acts as the site quality representative, empowered to uphold quality and safety standards across all manufacturing activities.

What You Will Do

• Lead the deployment and management of quality management systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Drive initiatives to achieve internal and external customer quality targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with the plant's Annual Operation Plan.
• Act as the site authority to stop production lines when product or personnel safety risks are detected, reinforcing a culture of zero defects and safety-first mindset.
• Manage customer satisfaction by leading responses to customer audits, third-party inspections, and resolving complaints in a timely and effective manner.
• Oversee the application of statistical techniques, SPC, and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, DMAIC) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure the maintenance of product certifications (UL, CSA) and compliance with special customer or automotive industry requirements such as BIQS, VDA, and Q1.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and sustain FMEA and Control Plans using electronic tools.
• Promote continuous improvement and quality awareness across the organization.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong proven experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid expertise with quality management systems ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Proficient in statistical tools and techniques, including SPC and software such as Minitab.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, DMAIC).
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 level or higher) to communicate effectively in diverse contexts.
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Familiarity with Visio, Power BI, and electronic FMEA software tools such as Plato e1ns.
• Multilingual communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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