The Quality Manager will be responsible for the overall quality management function of the plant, including quality systems, in-process quality control, supplier quality management, new project quality planning, customer complaint resolution, and quality team leadership.
The role ensures compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949 standards, and EHS regulations while driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Key ResponsibilitiesQuality System & Audit Management
- Maintain and continuously improve the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
- Standardize the implementation of quality tools and methodologies.
- Coordinate internal audits, customer audits, and third-party certification audits.
- Lead corrective action plans and ensure timely closure of audit findings and non-conformities.
Manufacturing Quality Control
- Oversee product quality throughout all manufacturing processes, including:
- Injection molding
- Blow molding
- Wrapping
- Spraying/Painting
- Assembly
- Identify and eliminate recurring quality issues.
- Reduce process abnormalities and scrap rates.
Incoming Material & Finished Goods Quality
- Manage incoming material inspection and supplier quality performance.
- Establish quality standards for inspection, packaging, warehousing, and shipping processes.
- Ensure proper protection and handling of finished products.
New Projects & Engineering Change Management
- Lead APQP activities for new product launches.
- Conduct risk assessments and quality planning activities.
- Coordinate trial production runs and PPAP submissions.
- Mitigate quality risks related to engineering changes and material modifications.
Customer Quality Management
- Manage customer complaints and quality concerns.
- Lead 8D problem-solving activities.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Resolve critical quality incidents to minimize customer impact and financial losses.
Supplier Quality Management
- Conduct supplier audits and quality assessments.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics.
- Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives to ensure stable incoming quality.
KPI Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and analyze key quality performance indicators.
- Prepare and present periodic quality reports.
- Ensure timely closure of quality issues through structured improvement plans.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Department.
- Conduct performance evaluations and skills development programs.
- Foster employee engagement and reduce turnover within the quality team.
Shopfloor Quality Management
- Ensure compliance with 5S standards throughout the plant.
- Implement quality risk prevention measures on the production floor.
- Prevent part mix-ups, contamination, and handling-related quality issues.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Customer Rejection PPM
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- Scrap Rate
- Zero Batch Quality Failure
- PPAP Approval Rate
- Corrective Action Closure Rate
- Supplier Incoming Acceptance Rate
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
Experience
- Minimum 8–12 years of experience in Quality Management within the automotive industry.
- Proven experience managing:
- Quality Systems
- Customer Quality
- Supplier Quality
- Manufacturing Quality
- New Product Launches (APQP / PPAP)
- Experience with automotive plastic manufacturing processes is highly preferred.
Technical Knowledge
- IATF 16949
- Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
- 8D Problem Solving
- Customer Audits
- Supplier Audits
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies
Leadership Skills
- Strong team management and coaching capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
Employment Conditions
- Direct contract with the company.
- Start date: ASAP.
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Location
Parque Industrial Chichimeco
Jesús María, Aguascalientes, México, C.P. 20916
Sueldo: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 al mes
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial
