Quality Assurance Manager

Position/Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Essential Job Duties/Functions:

Serve as Automotive Management Representative and as a member of the Quality Council
Analyze evaluate and present information concerning factors such as production capabilities manufacturing problems and compliance to procedures for consideration by other members of the management team
Suggest and debate alternative methods and procedures for solving problems and meeting changing market opportunities
Cooperate with other top management personnel to formulate and establish company policies operating procedures and goals
Develop initial and subsequent modifications of the product assurance program
Delineate areas of responsibility personnel requirements and operational procedures within the product assurance program
Conduct meetings with subordinates to establish delineate and review both the product assurance program and organizational policies
Coordinate functions and operations between departments and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining the organizations objectives
Review technical problems and procedures of departments and recommend solutions to problems or changes in procedures
Visit and confer with representatives of material and component vendors to obtain information related to supply quality capacity of vendor to meet orders and vendor quality standards including material certifications and other specifications as needed
Confer with the engineers and quality staff of customers about the quality assurance of any and all products
Review technical publications articles and abstracts to stay abreast of technical developments in the industry
Perform performance reviews of all subordinate employees and direct their daily activities to enhance the continued growth of their capabilities within the department.
Generate reports as required and keep management updated on all areas of department responsibility.
Visit customers facilities to ensure total compliance with customers quality needs
Promote a positive company image at all times
Follow the organizations policies as well as any applicable laws while carrying out any of his or her managerial duties



Assists Human Resources with screening of applicants scheduling interviews monitoring drug screening process and onboarding.



Handles discipline/developmental issues among subordinates along with terminations.



Prepares annual performance appraisals on subordinates.


Additional Job Duties:


Assisting in other duties as assigned.


Supervisory Responsibilities:


This job has direct supervisory responsibilities over the Quality Assurance Department.


Education and/or Experience (include certs or licenses needed):


Bachelors degree in a related technical or management discipline strongly preferred with a minimum of 57 years experience in Automotive manufacturing/manufacturing management.
IATF knowledge with certification preferred.
AIAG knowledge with certification preferred.
MCC knowledge and training.
Must have demonstrated track record of manufacturing management excellence evidenced by a track record of achieving production quality and cost objectives while maintaining a safe and positive environment for line manufacturing employees.

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