Job Description

Plans and directs quality management activities for company facilities.  Supervision of quality control and quality engineering staff.  Maintains TPI’s QMS ISO 9001:2015, and implements other QMS, quality policy, procedures, and plans as required. Coordination and communication of quality related matters with other functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Leads quality control and quality engineering activities through a broad-based understanding of business management.

·         Establishes quality plans and directs activities of assigned staff.

·         Supervises Quality Department personnel.

·         Serves as primary contact for customer issues.

·         Owns the following processes:

o   Internal audits (QM should be a trained lead auditor)

o   Customer Feedback

o   Monitor and Measure (Quality related)

o   Analyze Quality Data and initiate cross-functional improvement actions

o   CAPA and Nonconforming Material (MRB)

o   ISO certification and maintenance

·         Trains team members on quality related subjects, procedures, work instructions.

·         Provides input for yearly budgets for quality.

·         Writes team member annual performance reviews.

·         Coordinates quality related matters with other departments, promoting teamwork and continuous improvement in the process.

Qualifications

·         B.S. degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial), and at least 5 years of manufacturing management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         APQP experience stongly preferred

·         Documented experience as a Quality Manager in composites, automotive, plastics, aerospace, or a comparable industry (automotive preferred).

·         Proven track record of process improvements.

·         Formal training in the field of quality (ISO, AS, TS, Auditing) and business management.

·         Computer proficiency including MS Office, and Minitab.

·         Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).

·         Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

·         Knowledge of metrology (calibration) systems.

·         Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, with people at all levels.

·         Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

·         Six Sigma green, or black belt (preferred)

Additional Information

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