Quality Assurance Manager

Seeking a leader for our quality systems that is detail-oriented, able to think critically in order to work through and partner with teams to solve problems and have experience in automotive industry. This person must be strongly technical and possess the ability to analyze data in order to develop improvement strategies.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of products and processes throughout the manufacturing cycle by developing and managing quality systems; ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others as assigned.

• Manage and mentor quality team on standards, procedures, and best practices to achieve departmental goals. 
• Lead team to successful PPAP new product launches. 
• Oversee APQP schedule, including quality project milestones. 
• Lead and implement effective use and maintenance of core tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PPAP, SOPs etc.)
• Ensure control plans and associated documents are implemented effectively and maintained through the lifecycle of the project. 
• Lead development of and maintain the Quality Management Systems in accordance with ISO9001/ IATF1649 standards. 
• Act as Management Representative for internal and external audits related to quality management systems. 
• Communicate with customers regarding quality concerns, ensure effective resolution of issues and maintain strong relationships. 
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement; lead initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency. 

Schedule: This position will primarily work eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs and will primarily be day-time hours but may occasionally work or travel nights and weekends for events and special projects.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• In-Depth knowledge of quality management systems and methodologies (ISO/IATF/ APQP/ SPC, etc.)
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, including GD&T and metrology techniques.
• Strong 8D discipline and problem-solving methodology.
• Firsthand experience dealing with Automotive customers
• Able to act as Lead Auditor for IATF16949 & ISO9001 standards and be able to train others as Auditors

Preferred: 

• Familiar with ASTM industry standards. 
• Familiar with Heat-treating processes and validation methods. 
• Familiar with Surface treating processes and validation methods.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel as needed. Must possess valid driver’s license (insurable with good driving record).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Must possess driver’s license and be insurable with good driving record.
• If remote, must have access to reliable internet and ability to travel as needed

Skills & Competencies That Enable You to Succeed

• Highly proficient in Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project and Outlook 
• Hands-on experience with ERP or MRP. Global Shop Solutions is preferred.
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools. 
• Working with statistical knowledge for trend analysis using Mini-Tab or other statistical software. 
• Understanding of Six-Sigma terminology and methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Prioritizes appropriately.
• Ability to collaborate with coworkers, customers and suppliers. Build rapport and develop alliances; adjusts communication style to meet the needs at various levels within organization. 
• Understands when to be flexible and work outside the system in a manner that promotes business growth while limiting confusion and risk.
• Provides clear direction and sufficient resources while removing or reducing obstacles to team success.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills. 
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of production processes and capabilities, how data is captured and used internally to make decisions.
• Reliable and diligent with the ability to work efficiently while maintaining high standards in quality, and ability to learn new software tools.

 Who We Are

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer You

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.