Quality Manager

Job Summary

Quality Management System (IATF 16949)

* Act as Management Representative for the IATF 16949 QMS.

* Establish implement and maintain the QMS in compliance with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and applicable customer-specific requirements (CSRs).

* Ensure QMS processes are integrated into daily manufacturing operations.

* Lead QMS documentation control: Quality Manual procedures work instructions forms and records.

* Plan and support IATF certification surveillance and recertification audits.

-Customer & Regulatory Compliance

* Ensure compliance with automotive standards drawings specifications and regulatory requirements.

* Manage customer audits assessments and corrective action responses.

* Act as the primary quality interface with customers and certification bodies.

* Review and approve PPAP submissions IMDS (if applicable) and customer quality documentation.

-Product & Process Quality Assurance

* Ensure implementation and maintenance of APQP PFMEA Control Plans PPAP MSA SPC for brake pipes fuel pipes and hose assemblies.

* Approve tube forming CNC bending end forming (flaring beading) hose crimping and assembly processes from a quality perspective.

* Ensure validation of special characteristics related to braking and fuel systems.

* Monitor dimensional accuracy (OD wall thickness bending radius) surface condition coating quality and assembly integrity.

* Ensure conformity of brake pipes fuel lines and hoses to drawings customer standards and safety requirements.

-Internal & External Audits

* Plan conduct and manage internal audits (system process and product audits).

* Ensure audit findings are analyzed corrected and verified for effectiveness.

* Coordinate and support external audits (IATF customer regulatory).

* Nonconformance & Corrective Actions

* Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools (8D 5 Why Fishbone).

* Ensure timely and effective corrective and preventive actions.

* Monitor effectiveness of actions and prevent recurrence.

-Supplier Quality Management

* Approve and monitor suppliers of steel tubes coated tubes rubber hoses fittings plating services and packaging materials.

* Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.

* Lead supplier audits evaluations and corrective actions.

* Control incoming inspection for tubes (OD WT mechanical properties) hoses (ID reinforcement burst pressure) and fittings.

* Monitor supplier PPM delivery performance and corrective action effectiveness.

-Measurement Testing & Calibration

* Ensure availability and control of inspection measuring and test equipment for pipes and hoses.

* Oversee calibration system in compliance with IATF 16949.

* Ensure validation of special processes and tests including:

* Hydraulic pressure and burst testing

* Leak testing

* Dimensional inspection of bends and end forms

* Coating thickness and corrosion resistance testing

* Approve MSA studies for critical measurements.

* Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

* Promote risk-based thinking across processes.

* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects variation and waste.

* Analyze quality KPIs and present performance reports to top management.

* Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives (where applicable).

-Training & Quality Culture

* Identify quality-related training needs and ensure competence of personnel.

* Train employees on quality procedures inspection methods and customer requirements.

* Promote a strong quality culture and awareness at all levels of the factory.

-Management Review

* Prepare and present quality performance data for Management Review meetings.

* Ensure actions from Management Reviews are implemented and tracked.

Requirements

* Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial or related field).

* Experience

* Minimum 5 years experience in automotive manufacturing.

* At least 2 years in a Quality Manager or Senior Quality role.

* Hands-on experience with IATF 16949 implementation and certification.

* Hands-on experience in automotive brake pipes fuel lines hydraulic hoses rubber hose assemblies or tube forming operations is highly preferred.

Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

• APQP
• Quality Assurance
• ISO 9001
• Lean Six Sigma
• PPAP
• Root cause Analysis
• ISO 13485
• Quality Systems
• Quality Control
• Quality Management
• As9100
• Manufacturing

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