US Farathane · 3 hours ago
Quality Manager
Riverside, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUS Farathane is a leading source of plastics manufacturing in the automotive industry. They are seeking a Quality Manager to develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements while leading quality assurance and engineering activities.
AutomotiveManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain compliance with IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements
Direct supervisory responsible for the plant quality department team including selection, hiring training, performance evaluations, and work schedule
Serve as the site Management Representative for quality systems
Report abnormal quality KPI's and customer scorecards and their related corrective/preventive actions to General Manager and Corporate Quality
Track the QMS required quality metrics and develop action plans to achieve green metrics
Review customer and engineering requirements to ensure successful new production launch by compliance with APQP and PPAP activities
Develop, update, and control quality procedures, work instructions, and records
Prepare for and lead internal audits, customer audits, and third-party audits
Drive corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methods
Act as a primary quality contact for automotive customers and OEMs and Tier 1 customers
Manager customer complaints, warranty issues, and scorecards
Lead 8D problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action submissions
Support customer PPAP submissions, launch readiness, and change management
Oversee supplier quality performance, including audits and corrective actions
Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC
Monitor and analyze quality metrics (PPM, scrap, rework, customer returns)
Partner with Production, Engineering, and Tooling to reduce defects and improve process capability
Support new product launches, process changes, and tooling modifications
Ensure effective incoming, incoming, in process, and final inspection systems
Lead, coach, and develop Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, Quality Supervisor, Auditors, and Inspectors
Establish department goals aligned with plant KPIs
Conduct performance reviews and support training and skill development
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
Use data-driven decision making to identify trends and prevent recurring issues
Manage and support layered process audits (LPA) and risk mitigation activities
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to quality
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent 5 years of experience)
5+ years of quality leadership experience in automotive manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive core tools
Experience in plastic injection molding or high-volume manufacturing environments
Proven experience leading audits, customer interactions, and corrective actions
Proficiency with quality data analysis, SPC software, and MS Office
Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and process capability studies
Experience supporting multi-shift manufacturing operations
Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Effective communications with customers and internal teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Preferred
IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Experience working with Tier 1 or OEM automotive customers
Quality management: 5 years
Leadership: 5 years
Automotive: 1 year
IATF 16949 & automotive core tools: 3 years
Direct OEM (Ford, GM, etc.) experience required: 3 years
Ability to Relocate: Riverside, MO 64150: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package
Willingness to travel: 15%
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
US Farathane
An Auburn Hill, Mich.-based provider of plastic injection-molded components to the North American automotive industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-04-25Acquired
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