Quality Manager – Tier 1 JIT Automotive Manufacturing
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Quality Manager
Location: Arlington TX
Department: Quality
Reports To: Plant Manager (General Manager)
Position Summary
The Quality Manager leads the plants Quality Organization to ensure the delivery of defectfree compliant and ontime product to our customers within a Tier 1 JustInTime (JIT) manufacturing environment. This role oversees all quality systems customer interface problemsolving initiatives supplier quality internal controls and continuous improvement activities required to maintain IATF compliance and meet GM Customer Specific Requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Customer & OEM Interface
- Serve as the primary point of contact for GM SQE warranty and launch teams.
- Ensure full adherence to GM Customer Specific Requirements including APQP PPAP GP12 and CQI assessments.
- Lead containment communication and corrective actions for any GM concerns (PRR QN SCAR BIQS issues etc.).
- Maintain strong responsiveness and transparent communication to support GMs expectations for JIT delivery.
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Maintain and continually improve the plants Quality Management System in accordance with IATF and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Oversee internal audit programs layered process audits (LPA) and compliance readiness for surveillance audits.
- Ensure documentation control reaction plans standardized work and quality alerts are up to date and effectively deployed.
Team Leadership
- Lead mentor and develop the Quality Engineering Quality Assurance and Quality Technician/Inspector teams.
- Build a culture of accountability problem-solving and quality ownership throughout the plant.
- Allocate resources to support production needs launches trials and engineering changes.
Production & Process Quality
- Oversee inprocess inspection testing measurement systems (MSA) and control plan execution.
- Ensure robust PFMEA control plans and work instructions aligned with GM specifications and BIQS requirements.
- Lead Corrective Action Plans utilizing root cause methodologies such as 8D 5-Why Fishbone PDCA.
- Support manufacturing teams in minimizing scrap rework variation and downtime through quality-led improvements.
Launch Engineering Changes & Continuous Improvement
- Manage quality deliverables for new product launches engineering changes and process changes.
- Support APQP planning including design reviews prototype evaluations and PPAP submissions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and data-driven decision-making.
- Implement improvement projects to enhance product quality reduce PPM and improve customer satisfaction.
Supplier Quality
- Oversee supplier quality performance incoming inspection and escalation to resolve material nonconformities.
- Support supplier audits PPAP approvals and corrective actions to ensure compliance and supply continuity.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Manufacturing or a related technical field (preferred).
- 5 years of progressive quality experience in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 APQP PPAP MSA SPC and GM Customer Specific Requirements.
- Experience in JIT operations high-volume manufacturing and OEM interaction (GM experience strongly preferred).
- Proven ability to lead teams manage customer issues and drive systematic problemsolving.
- Certifications such as CQE Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or AIAG Core Tools training are a plus.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Data-driven decision-making
- Ability to work under tight JIT deadlines
- Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving capability
- High attention to detail and accountability
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
About Company
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