Quality Manager

Market leading company

QUALIFICATION 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) 
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive
• Strong knowledge on quality systems & standards; ISO/TS, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 10002; Measurement systems; Process Design & Control 
• Excellent knowledge and experience of core tools APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and IMDS 
• Operational experience in Lean Manufacturing such as VSM, 6S, 8MUDA, Poka Yoke, One Piece Flow 
• Experience in active usage of problem solving methods (PDCA, 8D, 6 Sigma, Ishakawa Diagram and Kaizen) 
• Strong leadership & communication skills with hands on approach 
• Self-Driven, passionate, accountable, influencer, strong cooperative team player, relationship builder
•  People management experience with strong team-building & interpersonal skills 
• Strong customer relationship management 
• Ability to demonstrate managerial courage in conflict management 
•  High level of proficiency in English 

• Overall development, implementation, improvement and maintenance of the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 10002 conforming with customer and regulator manage and follow the internal quality audits and to submit the results to the management
•  Manage and ensure measurement, monitoring and collating relevant Kpi's linked to the quality, environment and customer satisfaction area 
• Manage and audit the purchasing in new products and suppliers development assuring product quality and reliability for localization programs and cost reduction initiatives, as well new suppliers selection 
• Follow and develop relationships with external organizations. 
• Manage and follow the Health and Safety System and relevant legislations and requirements 
• Working in accordance with the principles of continuous improvement and lean management techniques to improve the process quality and efficiency 
• Monitoring and managing the closure of all non-conformances and customer complaints using formal problem solving techniques including 8D, Lean Six Sigma tools and leading team to resolution 
• Managing and maintaining the Company’s quality inspection and product release programs for incoming/in-process materials, production line processes, components, processes and finished goods in order to safety/regulatory requirements
•  Monitoring and development of supplier quality to ensure that all components fulfill their specific requirements 
• Ensuring accuracy and timely inspection/calibration of monitoring and measuring devices