Quality Manager

Profile:

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; or equivalent.
• Min. 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Profound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts, including Kaizen and Kanban.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Experienced moderator, trainer, and team-building know-how.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Axle Kinematics and Suspension Components would be advantageous.
• Prior Knowledge/Exposure to Fastener Technologies, DIN Norms, and Torque processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the quality department in areas such as control of non-conformances, SAP 8D reporting, gauges control, R&R studies, calibrations, and verification of production equipment.
• Ensure that the customer portal is updated for reports such as customer scorecards, corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage and coordinate Quality function to achieve monthly KPIs such as Monthly Quality cost, rejects, and reworks.
• Management of Integrated Quality Management Systems including internal audits, training on customer requirements, control of records and data, housekeeping, and monitor/control IMTE.
• Control DRM equipment and standard work for the production line.
• Adhere to the Integrated Quality Management Systems for the client, including updating the Symbio system.
• Compile and coordinate customer and internal corrective actions raised.
• Coordinate corrective action meetings in all departments.
• Manage the annual audit schedule.
• Assist in the auditors' pool in the region to conduct audits at other facilities.
• Apply and maintain client's standards in the Quality department.
• Report to the Central Quality department monthly KPIs and related topics when required.