We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe. Domestic Relocation Available.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager at our manufacturing facility in Madison, MS. You will be the face of the Quality group for this location. If you are a strong leader, maintain and implement Quality standards, launching programs, and continue development of a cohesive Quality Team, this is your next career opportunity!

****To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to be:

• Manage day-to-day Quality activities, concerns, and issues in compliance with standards.
• OEM customer and supplier interface to address Quality issues and corrective actions for facility.
• Quality Management representative of IATF-16949 for manufacturing facility including audits.
• Manage preventative methods of controlling Quality through SPC, Visual Management, problem solving and prevention techniques, work in process, etc.
• Quality Lead within the multidisciplinary Plant Management Team.
• Analyze Quality statistical data to determine present standards and establish or proposed Quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Demonstrate a cohesive Quality Team through mentoring, coaching, constructive performance feedback and formal/informal training.
• Create, assess, implement, and monitor Quality training programs for Associates in Quality processes, procedures.
• Management of testing and dimensional validation.
• Manage tracking and reporting of key Quality measurables.
• Provide Quality continuous improvement strategies that meet/exceed company customer standards.
• In this role you will report to Plant Manager with two direct reports (Quality Engineers).

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in a Quality leadership or Sr. Quality Engineer within automotive manufacturing.
• Hands-on Quality experience for stamping and assembly environment, strong plus.
• Knowledge of IATF-16949 standards, documentation, and certification.
• Exhibit Quality Internal Audit experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Quality experience launching programs including APQP and PPAP, strong plus.
• Exhibit a cohesive leadership style for the Quality Team.
• Effective Quality leadership within the multi-disciplinary Plant Management Team.
• Demonstrate usage of Visual Management in a stamping and assembly environment.
• Validation of interfacing with OEM customers and suppliers to address Quality issues and determine corrective actions.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and presentation skills with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office, ERP and QM systems.

Working conditions:

· We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Madison, MS facility offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

****Why you’ll enjoy working here:

· Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

· Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

· Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

· Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

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AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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