Job Summary:

Provides leadership and direction to the Quality department regarding quality of product to meet or exceed customer requirements.

Required Education and Experience:

University or College degree in Engineering, Math or Sciences or Quality Related Studies preferred
Five years' managerial experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in automotive
Knowledge of Quality and Environmental standards - IATF 16949 & ISO 14001
Extensive knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
IATF 16949 lead auditor certification is preferred

Critical Success Factors:

Excellent attendance.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
Proven self-starter, who requires limited supervision and direction, yet achieves tasks and overcomes problems and provides effective direction and development for staff.
Embraces the challenge of problem solving and identifying and implementing practical solutions.
Awareness of Quality, H&S & Environmental policies

Essential Functions:

Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

Ensure compliance to established procedures and policies
Liaison with all customers
Ensure the quality systems are in place for incoming/outgoing material
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process and quality system
Stop production, if necessary to correct quality problems
Verify the implementation of solutions
Control further processing, delivery or installation of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
Responsible for the support of new launches through PPAP, Control Plan, support on PFMEA development and maintain documentation
Represent the needs of the customer in internal functions in addressing IATF requirements and ensure the quality system is established, implemented and maintained in accordance to the standard
Report on the performance of the quality system to the executive management
Maintain quality records and files as directed by procedures, instruction, methods, reports, etc.
Conduct ongoing audits for compliance to procedures, instructions, methods, reports, etc.
Ensure training, competency and performance of staff
Coordinate problem investigation and completion of all customer requirements
Contribute to ongoing improvements to throughput and operational expense
Provide reports and documentation of key measurables as required, and maintain a system for communicating ongoing performance
Communicate ongoing assessments of current staff assignment and requirements
Provide written performance appraisals and personal development plans for all Quality staff
Desire to learn the business, understand the production process by walking the floor and participation in production meetings
Respecting and understanding of the Customer/supplier relationship

Oversee suppliers to ensure that suppliers meet IATF 16949 and our internal quality requirements. Work together with the purchasing department to address supplier issues and drive continuous improvements.
Maintain the SCOGO system, issue Supplier Non-Conformance Reports (SNCR), and ensure corrective actions are followed through to closure.
Review hold material daily and authorize disposition to the Quality Engineer (QE).
Monitor lab activities and provide guidance on a day-to-day basis.
Reporting and KPIs: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality performance. Provide regular reports to senior management on quality metrics, issues, and improvement initiatives.
PFMEA and Control Plans: Create, edit, and manage Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans using corporate-provided Software(DATALYZER). Ensure alignment with customer requirements and best practices for risk mitigation.

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