Quality Assurance Manager

About the role

This position will oversee and ensure the quality of products and processes throughout the manufacturing cycle by developing and managing quality systems; ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain calibration program to ensure that all measurement and test equipment is kept according to industry standards.
• Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project and Outlook
• Hands-on experience with ERP or MRP
• Global Shop Solutions 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

Benefits

• Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
• 401K or 401K Roth up to 6%
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus

What We Offer You

• Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Ledership training opportunities
• TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
• Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly

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.