Plant Quality Manager

We move the world – together. As an international leading development partner and supplier of the automotive industry, we at MAHLE are passionate about developing innovative solutions for climate-neutral mobility of tomorrow. Our focus is on e-mobility and thermal management as well as further technology fields to reduce CO2 emissions, such as fuel cells and hydrogen motors.

In 2021, MAHLE with its more than 71,000 employees, generated sales of around EUR 11 billion and with its 160 locations, including 12 large research and development centers, is represented in more than 30 countries. Come join our team at MAHLE! #StrongerTogether

SUMMARY

Position directs quality assurance and quality service functions of the organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embrace the MAHLE Leadership Principles:
• Empower with accountability: Own mistakes and practice continual learning. Foster autonomy and development.
• Trust each other: Practice collaboration and communicate in an honest and authentic way. Utilize differences to make us stronger.
• Inspire for change: Create enthusiasm for MAHLE’s future by establishing an environment that supports innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Lead by example: Make and keep commitments. Receive feedback before giving feedback.
• Strive to create an inclusive environment in which employees are valued and respected.
• Take ownership of talent management practices within your team. This includes, but is not limited to, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Responsible for directing the Quality Assurance Department personnel, functions, and activities.
• Fostering an environment of Continuous Improvement in the workplace across departmental lines throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all related IATF, ISO, and ISMS policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of the Quality Management Systems (QMS) programs to ensure processes are fully deployed and people are trained in the process.
• Responsible for setting and measuring the departmental goals that supports the business plan.
• Coordinate, train and assist in audits and inspections of operational and supplier programs and processes.
• Maintain and control the Quality Management Systems (QMS) for continued conformance to customer standards.
• Improve plant capability utilizing statistical methods (QDAS, Minitab or equivalent tools).
• Work with customers to develop improvement strategies for quality and cost.
• Fulfill the role of Management Representative for the Quality Management Systems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work activities as prescribed by the Plant Manager and Corporate Quality Manager to subordinates.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Engineering from four-year college or university and 3-5 years experience in manufacturing quality management
• Preferred experience in the automotive industry
• Experience with FMEA, APQP, PDP, Gantt Chart, QDAS / Minitab (SPC software), MS Project and project management skills
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Metallurgy and Materials Science experience is helpful