Quality Manager - Automotive at Ajulia Executive Search Quality Manager - Automotive at Ajulia Executive Search in Marion, Kentucky Posted in about 14 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Responsibilities Lead and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) compliant with

ISO 9001, IATF

16949, HACCP, CGMP, and other applicable industry standards, ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are met Manage quality assurance and control activities, including audits, inspections, testing, validation, PPAP approvals, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow documentation for plastic injection molded automotive components Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality metrics and KPIs (PPM, scrap rates, defects, and customer complaints), identifying trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA Lead root cause investigations, resolve non-conformities, and address customer quality concerns through effective problem-solving and sustainable corrective action plans Partner with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce defects, improve product quality, and enhance customer quality performance Supervise, train, and develop Quality Engineers and staff, promoting quality best practices, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and alignment with company quality objectives Qualifications Extensive experience in quality management within manufacturing environments, preferably in plastics injection molding and automotive industries Strong understanding of

ISO 9001, IATF

16949, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and standard operating procedures, with the ability to maintain compliance and drive quality excellence Proven expertise in conducting quality audits, inspections, and implementing effective quality systems across complex production operations Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, with experience developing corrective and preventive actions to improve quality performance Effective leadership, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across cross-functional teams

Salary:

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