IAC International Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
Quality Manager
IAC International Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., Alma, Michigan, United States, 48801
Breckenridge, MI $60,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago
Leadership & Strategy
Provide strategic direction, leadership, and consultative support for implementing and maintaining customer quality system requirements.
Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all departments.
Act as the primary liaison for quality‑related communication between customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001:2015, and other applicable industry standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and methods to evaluate and improve product and process quality.
Lead internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement programs to establish and maintain quality standards for existing and new products.
Drive process control, error‑proofing, and inspection methods to ensure products meet design intent and customer expectations.
Analyze quality data, identify trends, and lead root cause investigations to reduce defects, scrap, and warranty claims.
Partner with operations and engineering to implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Team Management
Supervise and mentor Quality Department personnel, fostering professional growth and accountability.
Allocate resources effectively to support production, testing, and inspection needs.
Provide training and guidance to employees on quality standards, tools, and best practices.
Customer Focus
Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization, ensuring quality requirements are met or exceeded.
Lead customer complaint resolution, corrective action plans, and preventive measures.
Support new product launches by validating quality systems and ensuring readiness for production.
Documentation & Reporting
Ensure system tests are completed, documented, and issues resolved in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records of quality metrics, audits, and certifications.
Report regularly to senior leadership on quality performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
Other Duties
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support organizational goals.
Skills and Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 years automotive Tier 1 management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or related field preferred.
IATF 16949 experience required and ISO 14001:2015 experience preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with all levels across the organization and with customers.
Strong analytical background with demonstrated ability to analyze, explain, and draw logical conclusions from complex operational, financial, regulatory and/or business data.
Continuous Improvement / Kaizen / Lean facilitator.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
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Leadership & Strategy
Provide strategic direction, leadership, and consultative support for implementing and maintaining customer quality system requirements.
Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all departments.
Act as the primary liaison for quality‑related communication between customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001:2015, and other applicable industry standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and methods to evaluate and improve product and process quality.
Lead internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement programs to establish and maintain quality standards for existing and new products.
Drive process control, error‑proofing, and inspection methods to ensure products meet design intent and customer expectations.
Analyze quality data, identify trends, and lead root cause investigations to reduce defects, scrap, and warranty claims.
Partner with operations and engineering to implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Team Management
Supervise and mentor Quality Department personnel, fostering professional growth and accountability.
Allocate resources effectively to support production, testing, and inspection needs.
Provide training and guidance to employees on quality standards, tools, and best practices.
Customer Focus
Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization, ensuring quality requirements are met or exceeded.
Lead customer complaint resolution, corrective action plans, and preventive measures.
Support new product launches by validating quality systems and ensuring readiness for production.
Documentation & Reporting
Ensure system tests are completed, documented, and issues resolved in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records of quality metrics, audits, and certifications.
Report regularly to senior leadership on quality performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
Other Duties
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support organizational goals.
Skills and Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 years automotive Tier 1 management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or related field preferred.
IATF 16949 experience required and ISO 14001:2015 experience preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with all levels across the organization and with customers.
Strong analytical background with demonstrated ability to analyze, explain, and draw logical conclusions from complex operational, financial, regulatory and/or business data.
Continuous Improvement / Kaizen / Lean facilitator.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
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