About this role
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Uphold the Carlex Quality Policy • Maintain plant compliance to IATF-16949:2024 and ISO 9001:2024 standards as well as customer defined quality systems and requirements • Lead the development of production documentation including Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA and Standardized Work to PPAP requirements • Monitor customer supplied warranty data and supplier PPAP files and respond accordingly. • Oversee the evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections for quality and reliability • In conjunction with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager, develop internal quality control standards for the plant • Ensure quality systems and procedures are maintained and effectively used by all associates • Communicate significant quality issues throughout all levels of the Company • Develop and maintain a partnership-style relationship with customers and suppliers • Work closely with other plant team members to address the day to day problems and improve product and process quality • Occasionally travel to the assembly plants to review products and interact with customer personnel • Be knowledgeable all government-required testing, reporting and recordkeeping as required by FMVSS-205, ECER43, CCC, and other country regulations
REQUIREMENTS: Education: • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or another technical field required, or; • High School diploma or equivalent with at least 8 years relevant manufacturing Quality experience required • IATF Internal Auditor certification is required • IATF Lead Auditor preferred Years of Experience: • 3+ years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment with an undergraduate Degree • 8+ years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment with a High School Diploma or equivalent Other Requirements: • Recent training in Core Tools, or willingness to receive training within the first year in the position • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5-S, Total Quality Concepts, and Six Sigma • Possess a robust understanding of the IATF and ISO standards and their implementation in an automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 facility • Valid driver's license required for business travel • Regular and predictable attendance required • Off-schedule hours may be required as work load or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
KEY COMPETENCIES:
• • Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• • Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
• • Excellent Analytical Skills
• • Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trus