Bosch · 5 hours ago
Director of Quality Management
Florence, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expBosch Group is a leader in high-quality technologies and services, and they are seeking a Director of Quality Management for their Florence, Kentucky location. This role is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry standards and leading quality initiatives across the business units.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSensorSoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure that the established procedures and processes meet the requirements of the IATF16949 Quality Management System Standard and all relevant Customer Specific Requirements
Perform duties as the Management Representative for the Quality Management System
Report to Upper Management the implementation level and performance of the Quality Management System
Lead Management Review process for Florence, KY - North America
Monthly Quality Reviews and Quarterly Management Reviews
Establish Targets and Goals for the Business Unit Quality Managers that best support the Business Unit Quality Goals
Ensure effective implementation of the Quality System in all Business Units and support departments
Develop Resource plan for Quality Support for each Business Unit (Quality Engineers, APQP Engineers, Customer Service Engineers, QE Techs, Quality Techs, Warranty Engineers)
Develop overall Quality Strategy for Bosch Florence
Assign responsibilities/tasks to direct and indirect reports to realize the strategy
Support Bosch Vehicle Motion Worldwide Quality objectives
Lead implementation efforts at Vehicle motion North America
Provide Monthly Reports to Corporate Quality (Sgm) and North America Quality Performance and significant Customer issues
Ensure proper training level of Quality Resources to meet Company and Customer needs
Internal Auditor training, Customer APQP Requirements, Customer PPAP Requirements
Ensure adequate knowledge of the Customer Quality Portals
Develop Resource plan for Liaison Representative coverage at applicable Customer Assembly Plants
Process Owner for the Corrective Action Process
Establish standards for Root Cause Analysis, Robust Corrective Actions, Verification activities, and Prevent Recurrence activities
Process Owner for Preventive Action Process
Establish processes to meet IATF16949 Preventive Action requirements
Lead Bosch Florence’s support of the Corporate Quality Read Across process (Yokoten)
Process Owner for Monitoring and Measurement Devices Process
Plan for proper resources to support Company’s Calibration needs and ensure timely completion of Calibration activities
Process Owner for the Internal Audit Process
Establish process to meet IAFT16949 Internal Auditing requirements
Lead Bosch Florence Support of Corporate Quality Internal Audit efforts
Maintain Bosch Florence Layered Process Confirmation system
Establish Product Audit System
Lead effort to implement Corporate Quality Directives
Ensure timely reporting by Business Unit Quality Managers of Management Reports and monthly Quality Performance to Corporate Quality
Ensure Business Unit Quality Managers properly prepare the Business Units for Quality Related Audits
Establish processes to reduce / eliminate Customer Complaints and Official Rejects
Ensure Customer Complaints are responded to in an appropriate manner – responses in a timely manner, professional presentations, clear and accurate information, etc
Provide Leadership for Data Analysis techniques to reduce process variation (SPC, etc.)
Ensure Measurement and Destructive Testing Labs are adequately staffed to meet Business Unit needs
Ensure proper measurement equipment is available to support Production
Ensure Receiving Inspection turn-around time meets Production needs
Ensure proper Contamination capabilities are available
Ensure Measurement and Metallurgical Labs are adequately staffed to meet Business Unit needs
Ensure proper equipment is available to support Production
Ensure Receiving Inspection turn-around time meets Production needs
Ensure proper Metallurgical capabilities are available
Ensure adequate IMDS reporting resources are available
Ensure Warranty Analysis capabilities and resources are kept up to required level to meet Customer expectations
Ensure adequate resources to meet Customer timeliness requirements
Support Customer Warranty meetings and Customer Warranty Portals
Responsible for the establishment of the Quality Budget, and adherence to the Budget
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year College or University in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Business Administration
Masters completion highly preferred
Seven to ten years of related experience and or training
Minimum of five years in Quality Management leadership in automotive industry
IATF16949 experience is highly required
Advanced English language skills required
Advanced math skills including statistics required
Ability to make independent decisions that may be complex in nature
Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
In depth experience with TS16949 and related Quality Standards required
Interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with coworkers
Ability to lead a large team of Salaried and Hourly associates
Ability to solve complex problems
Ability to work effectively within a global Matrix-based organization and with multi-cultural teams
Ability to work in an office environment, which could include sitting or standing for the majority of the day
Must be able to travel including some international travel
Responsibilities include the need to lift, carry, push, and pull material on an infrequent basis
Preferred
German and/or Spanish Language skills a plus
Benefits
Premium health coverage
A 401(k) with generous matching
Resources for financial planning and goal setting
Ample paid time off
Parental leave
Comprehensive life and disability protection
Company
Bosch
Bosch is an engineering and technology firm that provides sensor technology, software, and services to improve quality of life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-04Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Hope McDonald
Co-Founder, Bosch mLab
Dirk Slama
Vice President Co-innovation and IT/IoT Alliances
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