Engine Power Components Inc. · 8 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Grand Haven, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEngine Power Components, Inc. is a global leader in camshaft design and production, seeking a Quality Manager to enhance their quality processes. The Quality Manager will lead the quality team, ensure compliance with quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Automotive
Hiring Manager
Steve Wiebenga
Responsibilities
Lead the Quality team in accordance with EPC policies, procedures, and practices, including recruiting, training and development, performance management, disciplinary actions, and separations
Meet assigned quality performance and financial objectives
Ensure all products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements
Plan, execute, and achieve departmental quality objectives aligned with plant and company goals
Establish, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in accordance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements
Manage internal audit and calibration systems to ensure compliance and integrity of process and measurement standards
Approve and release APQP deliverables, control plans, PFMEAs, and PPAP submissions for new and existing products
Ensure timely delivery of complete and accurate PPAP packages
Establish and maintain process control systems, including SPC and capability studies, to ensure stable and capable manufacturing processes
Investigate, respond to, and drive resolution of customer quality concerns, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Coordinate and lead resolution of quality issues with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams
Define supplier quality expectations and lead escalation and resolution of significant supplier quality issues
Ensure corrective and preventive actions are completed effectively and on time, and verify sustained effectiveness
Establish, monitor, and report key quality performance indicators, including customer PPM, scrap, rework, audit findings, and cost of poor quality
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, process capability, and customer satisfaction
Lead implementation, management, and ongoing compliance of the company’s IATF 16949 Quality Management System
Lead management review activities and provide quality system performance reporting to plant and executive leadership
Prepare for and lead internal, customer, and third-party audits, including IATF 16949 surveillance and recertification audits
Ensure quality-related training systems are established, maintained, and effective, and verify competency of process stakeholders
Serve as the final authority for quality-related decisions impacting product release, deviation approval, or customer notification
Travel to customer or supplier locations as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field
Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing quality environment
8–15 years of progressive experience in quality engineering and/or quality management roles
Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis methodologies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related systems; ERP or MES experience is a plus
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Availability to support off-hours quality issues as required
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience with MIOSHA regulations strongly preferred
Experience with automated or highly technical manufacturing systems strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages
Family health
Dental
Vision & life insurance
Paid vacation
401(k) plan
Company
Engine Power Components Inc.
Engine Power Components. With facilities in the United States, Mexico, Spain and key alliances in China and India, we serve a worldwide customer base.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Quigg
President/CEO
Brian Rudy
CFO
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