Quality Manager with Stamping Facility Experience

Amsted Automotive Quality Position

At Amsted Automotive, we're more than just a companywe're a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that's transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion all quality initiatives for the business
• Reduce cost of poor quality (COPQ) through targeted improvement initiatives
• PPM defective reduction
• Drive problem-solving efforts using proven tools while establishing effective metrics to track results
• Champion continuous improvement process projects in the plant to support internal and external quality initiatives
• Ensure customer satisfaction through established quality initiatives
• Function as the voice of the customer to ensure customer requirements and expectations are met
• Lead corrective action process using customer corrective action (CA) requirements, such as 8 D and 5 Why (both internal and external)
• Conduct management review of the quality system
• Develop and maintain quality documentation (work instructions, check sheets, PFMEA)
• Approve and administer compilation of PPAP submissions (internally and externally)
• Responsible for successful completion of all quality certification audits
• Execute all requirements of an effective inspection system
• Ensure attainment and ongoing compliance with quality certifications, including ISO and IATF
• Evaluate production processes through statistical process controls data
• Confirm product shipped to customer meets customer requirements
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, gains in efficiency and overall effectiveness
• Develop and maintain supplier quality standards for raw materials and manufactured/purchased parts
• Provide leadership, management, and development of team members
• Actively participate as the primary quality representative of the management team

What You'll Need To Succeed:

• Stamping environment experience
• Demonstrated success at establishing and maintaining a zero defects mentality
• Demonstrated leadership skills to include strong team orientation, honest, ethical, fact-based, acts with a sense of urgency, executes and achieves desired results
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization as well as customers regarding quality concerns
• Must have expert knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experienced metrologist able to use quality tools to define measurement characteristics and part capability
• Strong statistical background including the use of SPC within the manufacturing process to measure and sustain capability
• Experience with ISO and IATF 16949 quality systems development, implementation, maintenance, and re-certification
• Manage a customer specific requirements library and maintain awareness of CSR's
• Thorough understanding of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA's and new product launches
• Knowledge of quality system basics, fast response, early part containment and six sigma are helpful
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) and database applications
• The best candidate will have excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Work may require extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, and stooping
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills with exceptional communication skills
• Excellent proficiency with essential software such as Microsoft Office 365
• Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to lead, teach and develop a team
• Experience in environmental, health and safety, and quality management in a fast paced, automotive manufacturing environment
• IATF16949 and ISO 900 1 management representative, possessing and maintaining working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 9001, & ISO 45001, and customer specific compliance criteria at all current levels
• Education preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or manufacturing engineering

What's In It For You:

We create a supportive environment where employees thrive! With a range of benefits designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security, we're here to support you every step of the way. Join us and experience the exceptional rewards that make Amsted Automotive a great place to work!

Health and wellness:

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Prescription drug benefits
• Wellness reimbursement
• Telehealth
• Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Employee assistance program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more

Financial benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401k with company match
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Life and disability insurance

Work-life balance:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 14 annual company paid holidays

Professional development:

• Training programs
• Education expense reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Additional benefits:

• Pet insurance and discount program
• Legal insurance
• Employee discounts
• Recognition and rewards
• Community involvement
• Workplace giving matching gift program