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Amsted Automotive

Quality Manager I

Amsted Automotive, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States, 48310

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Who We Are At Amsted Automotive, we’re more than just a company—we’re a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

What’s In It For You

Health and Wellness: Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Prescription Drug Benefits, Wellness Reimbursement, Telehealth, Onsite health screenings, Mental health resources, Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more.

Financial Benefits: Competitive Salaries, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Annual Bonus Opportunity, 401k with Company Match, Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, Life and Disability Insurance.

Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 14 Annual Company Paid Holidays.

Professional Development: Training Programs, Education Expense Reimbursement, Career Advancement Opportunities.

Additional Benefits: Pet Insurance and Discount Program, Legal Insurance, Employee Discounts, Recognition and Rewards, Community Involvement, Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program.

What You’ll Do

Champion all Quality initiatives for the business

Reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through targeted improvement initiatives.

PPM Defective Reduction.

Drive problem-solving efforts using proven tools while establishing effective metrics to track results.

Champion continuous improvement process projects in the plant to support internal and external Quality initiatives.

Ensure Customer Satisfaction through established Quality initiatives

Function as the Voice of the Customer to ensure customer requirements and expectations are met.

Lead Corrective Action Process using Customer Corrective Action (CA) requirements, such as 8 D and 5 Why (both internal and external).

Conduct Management Review of the Quality System

Develop and maintain quality documentation (work instructions, check sheets, PFMEA).

Approve and administer compilation of PPAP submissions (internally and externally).

Responsible for successful completion of all quality certification audits.

Execute all requirements of an effective inspection system

Ensure attainment and ongoing compliance with quality certifications, including ISO and IATF.

Responsible for successful completion of all quality certification audits.

Evaluate production processes through Statistical Process Controls data.

Confirm product shipped to customer meets customer requirements.

Identify opportunities for cost savings, gains in efficiency and overall effectiveness.

Develop and maintain supplier quality standards for raw materials and manufactured/purchased parts.

Provide leadership, management, and development of team members.

Actively participate as the primary quality representative of the management team.

What You'll Need To Succeed

Demonstrated success at establishing and maintaining a Zero Defects mentality.

Demonstrated leadership skills to include strong team orientation, honest, ethical, fact-based, acts with a sense of urgency, executes and achieves desired results.

Effective communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization as well as customers regarding quality concerns.

Must have expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Experienced Metrologist able to use quality tools to define measurement characteristics and part capability.

Strong statistical background including the use of SPC within the manufacturing process to measure and sustain capability.

Experience with ISO and IATF 16949 Quality Systems development, implementation, maintenance, and re-certification.

Manage a Customer Specific Requirements library and maintain awareness of CSR’s.

Thorough understanding of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA’s and new product launches.

Knowledge of Quality System Basics, Fast Response, Early Part Containment and Six Sigma are helpful.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) and database applications.

The best candidate will have excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work may require extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, and stooping.

Demonstrated excellent leadership skills with exceptional communication skills.

Excellent proficiency with essential software such as Microsoft Office 365.

Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to lead, teach and develop a team.

Experience in environmental, health and safety, and quality management in a fast paced, automotive manufacturing environment.

IATF16949 and ISO 9001 Management Representative, possessing and maintaining working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 9001, & ISO 45001, and customer specific compliance criteria at all current levels.

Education

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Behaviors Preferred

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject.

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Motivations Preferred

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Human Resources Services

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