Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Quality team to achieve company and department objectives and support professional growth.
• Establish clear performance expectations and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Plan, direct, control, and evaluate all Quality Assurance activities and operations.
• Manage internal audits, customer audits, and third-party audits.
• Ensure requirements of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, CNCA-C11-10, CCC certification requirements, and applicable customer-specific requirements are effectively established, implemented, and maintained.
• Ensure correct use of CCC certificate and ensure continuous validity of certificate status of products affixed with CCC mark.
• Maintain, and report on all key reporting metrics (e.g. scorecards, KPI, KMI, QMS, etc.), monitor performance, identify risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead root-cause analysis and the approval / implementation of timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams on engineering documentation (e.g. FMEA, control plans, job instructions, special characteristics, etc.).
• Follow up on supplier, customer, and internal quality concerns for closure.
• Drive defect reduction initiatives focused on improving customer satisfaction and manufacturing performance.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes.
• Review and approve customer Sample Submissions (PPAP) before submitting to the customer.
• Manage supplier quality, incoming inspection, and supplier corrective actions.
• Ensure proper control, containment, disposition, and traceability of non-conforming material.
• Update the fast response board and attend Fast Response Meetings.
• Participate in and support DMN system activities.
• Adopt, support, and encourage the development of continuous improvement ideas, KAIZEN principles, concepts and GEAR activities from staff to meet corporate goals.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures and policies
• Work in compliance and conform to IATF16949 and ISO14001 standards.
• Perform other duties as required (i.e. special projects).
• Basic Requirements and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Department Quality Manager or equivalent, within automotive manufacturing.
• Detailed knowledge of IATF16949, ISO14001, and other applicable automotive quality standards.
• Must have proven proficiency in blueprint reading and interpretation, including GD&T as well as technical specifications.
• Experience working directly with major automotive OEMs is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs (including Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent problem solving / judgement skills and high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Work Environment:
• This role requires 100% onsite presence and includes a combination of time in office and on the manufacturing floor. Travel to suppliers, customers, and between Multimatic divisions is required as needed.
• This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:
• To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90
• If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
• We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
• As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.