Associate Director for Corporate Relations

Autokiniton is a leading North American supplier of propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components and assemblies. Our 100% vertical integration capabilities allow us to offer our customers end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. At Autokiniton, we are building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road. We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our team who can bring strong leadership skills to a great team, who can bring suggestions and ideas for problem-solving and system improvement, and who is a team player who wants to be part of a winning team. POSITION SUMMARY: Develop and maintain an effective quality system to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Support corporate in standardization activities. Provide direction and leadership to department colleagues consistent with plant business plan goals. Provide an active leadership role in meeting/exceeding customer expectations in all related areas. Utilize teamwork to develop plant synergy. Direct the utilization of and participation in problem-solving methods for related plant and customer problems/issues. Serve as driver and coordinator for internal quality systems audits and corresponding corrective action and improvement activities. Create an environment conducive to the maintenance of high-quality standards. Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization. Provide key input into the development of the plant's strategic business plan along with identifying and tracking key measurables to support the business plan goals. Develop and drive the development of departmental strategy and goals along with identifying and tracking key measurable to support the goals. Use company metric format to effectively track monitor and implement required corrective/improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc. Develop and drive implementation of a progressive quality system to prevent defects and exceed customer expectations and achieve customer/quality awards (ex. IATF, Q1, etc.). Develop and drive implementation of all quality policies and required operating procedures and work instructions. Oversee proper and timely quality-related participation in advanced product and process planning activities (i.e.; Planning, Control Plans, Capability Studies, PPAP, etc.). Represent the company during customer visits and surveys, and during meetings and presentations at the customer's location. Receive and disseminate information from the customer requirements. Assure the correct use of inspection equipment and data gathering/analysis, and whenever possible utilize the latest technology applications. Maintain current knowledge of quality assurance and control techniques. Ensure accountability and discipline within the department. Assist as required in plant activities to achieve quality, productivity, and cost reduction goals for the plant and the customer. Comply with all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures in the performance of daily activities and hold all direct reports accountable for enforcement. Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures, etc.). LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct leadership and supervises the Quality Department. Ability to identify, select, train, and coach management talent. Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values. Required Skills Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management or Business, appropriate ASQC certification or equivalent experience preferred. Minimum 5 years as a quality assurance manager or equivalent experience. Excellent procedure development and writing skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to interpret financial and performance data. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Vision and ability to translate progressive quality and operating techniques into applications and results. Familiar with GD&T. Familiar with PPAP, APQP, IATF, and other customer-specific requirements. Required Experience Knowledge of quality tools, practices, systems, and corresponding integration. Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Experience and ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem-solving. Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts. Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills. Good working knowledge of customer-required software and ability to learn new software and systems as required by our customer. PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Duties include but are not limited to: stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear. Ability to travel. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and hazardous materials. Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management or Business, appropriate ASQC certification or equivalent experience preferred. Minimum 5 years as a quality assurance manager or equivalent experience. Excellent procedure development and writing skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to interpret financial and performance data. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Vision and ability to translate progressive quality and operating techniques into applications and results. Familiar with GD&T. Familiar with PPAP, APQP, IATF, and other customer-specific requirements.

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