Aptiv · 1 day ago
Quality Manager
Warwick, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAptiv is a leading company in the automotive sector, and they are seeking a Quality Manager to lead and manage the quality function at the plant level. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality processes, managing departmental resources, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleRide SharingSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the entire quality function at the plant level, guiding the team to meet all internal and external quality processes and procedures
Manage all departmental resources to ensure the team has the adequate capacity and capability to meet business needs and quality standards
Guide, coach, and hold the quality team accountable for their performance, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
Set and manage departmental objectives and KPIs for the quality team, reporting on performance and identifying required actions to achieve targets
Lead plant activities to achieve excellence towards VOC, Customer Scorecards, Cost of Poor Quality and Warranty Management
Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, documentation, and procedures across all manufacturing operations
Chair regular quality review meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to analyze metrics and drive continuous improvement
Ensure all quality activities are conducted in compliance with established health, safety, and environmental policies
Serve as the first point of escalation for all customer quality issues, acting as the primary liaison between the plant and the customer to ensure a rapid and effective response
Champion and drive a culture of continuous quality improvement across the entire plant
Oversee all problem-solving activities, utilizing structured methodologies like the 8D process to perform root cause analysis and implement robust corrective actions
Collaborate with the Supplier Quality Assurance function to effectively reduce the impact of non-conforming supplier materials on production quality
Oversee and support the deployment of core quality processes and tools, including PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, PCP, and SPC
Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks to proactively identify and mitigate potential quality issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
3+ years of experience as an automotive plant quality manager
Proven experience in leading problem-solving activities and applying quality tools (8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA, etc.)
Strong understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements)
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with customers and internal teams
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple customer requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
100% fluency in business English is required
Must be proficient in Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel
Proficiency in quality-related software and tools (e.g., Minitab, statistical analysis software)
Preferred
Toyota Production System (TPS) or Lean, or WCM
IATF Lead Auditor
VDA 6.3 Quality Auditor
Company
Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener, and more connected solutions, which enable the future of mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $2.15B
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $816.13M
2017-12-04IPO
Leadership Team
Rodney O'Neal
CEO & President
Varun Laroyia
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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