Quality Manager
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Job Summary
Quality Management System (IATF 16949)
* Act as Management Representative for the IATF 16949 QMS.
* Establish implement and maintain the QMS in compliance with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and applicable customer-specific requirements (CSRs).
* Ensure QMS processes are integrated into daily manufacturing operations.
* Lead QMS documentation control: Quality Manual procedures work instructions forms and records.
* Plan and support IATF certification surveillance and recertification audits.
-Customer & Regulatory Compliance
* Ensure compliance with automotive standards drawings specifications and regulatory requirements.
* Manage customer audits assessments and corrective action responses.
* Act as the primary quality interface with customers and certification bodies.
* Review and approve PPAP submissions IMDS (if applicable) and customer quality documentation.
-Product & Process Quality Assurance
* Ensure implementation and maintenance of APQP PFMEA Control Plans PPAP MSA SPC for brake pipes fuel pipes and hose assemblies.
* Approve tube forming CNC bending end forming (flaring beading) hose crimping and assembly processes from a quality perspective.
* Ensure validation of special characteristics related to braking and fuel systems.
* Monitor dimensional accuracy (OD wall thickness bending radius) surface condition coating quality and assembly integrity.
* Ensure conformity of brake pipes fuel lines and hoses to drawings customer standards and safety requirements.
-Internal & External Audits
* Plan conduct and manage internal audits (system process and product audits).
* Ensure audit findings are analyzed corrected and verified for effectiveness.
* Coordinate and support external audits (IATF customer regulatory).
* Nonconformance & Corrective Actions
* Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools (8D 5 Why Fishbone).
* Ensure timely and effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Monitor effectiveness of actions and prevent recurrence.
-Supplier Quality Management
* Approve and monitor suppliers of steel tubes coated tubes rubber hoses fittings plating services and packaging materials.
* Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.
* Lead supplier audits evaluations and corrective actions.
* Control incoming inspection for tubes (OD WT mechanical properties) hoses (ID reinforcement burst pressure) and fittings.
* Monitor supplier PPM delivery performance and corrective action effectiveness.
-Measurement Testing & Calibration
* Ensure availability and control of inspection measuring and test equipment for pipes and hoses.
* Oversee calibration system in compliance with IATF 16949.
* Ensure validation of special processes and tests including:
* Hydraulic pressure and burst testing
* Leak testing
* Dimensional inspection of bends and end forms
* Coating thickness and corrosion resistance testing
* Approve MSA studies for critical measurements.
* Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
* Promote risk-based thinking across processes.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects variation and waste.
* Analyze quality KPIs and present performance reports to top management.
* Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives (where applicable).
-Training & Quality Culture
* Identify quality-related training needs and ensure competence of personnel.
* Train employees on quality procedures inspection methods and customer requirements.
* Promote a strong quality culture and awareness at all levels of the factory.
-Management Review
* Prepare and present quality performance data for Management Review meetings.
* Ensure actions from Management Reviews are implemented and tracked.
Requirements
* Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial or related field).
* Experience
* Minimum 5 years experience in automotive manufacturing.
* At least 2 years in a Quality Manager or Senior Quality role.
* Hands-on experience with IATF 16949 implementation and certification.
* Hands-on experience in automotive brake pipes fuel lines hydraulic hoses rubber hose assemblies or tube forming operations is highly preferred.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- PPAP
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
