Quality Manager

Job DescriptionQuality Manager We Are AUTOKINITONAUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company 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.To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:Develop and document a short and long-term quality plan identifying objective that address the highest priority elements of the quality system.Identification and analysis of total quality costs including prevention, appraisal, internal and external costs and for formulating action plans to reduce these cost.Has the authority to deem the product meets the intent of the customers' expectations.Provide a preventative method of controlling quality through SPC, problem solving and prevention techniques, i.e., inspection of raw material, work in process and finished goods.Auditing vendor's ongoing quality control systems and participate in quality review audits. Management representative for IATF16949Assist in obtaining and maintaining IATF16949 and ISO9001 Certification.This full-time, salary role is a part of our Quality team and reports to the Plant Manager.Required experience:Responsible for reading and understanding the IATF 16949, ISO9001:2015 and ISO-14001 procedures.Ability to respond to customer inquiries or complaints.Good communication skills, both written and verbal.Experience with QMS and QAD at an intermediate level.Ability to work with Gauges, Micrometers, Calipers, and Scales.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 Plant II, in Belleville, MI., offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.Community features:Lakes and ParksRestaurants and DiningClose to highways (I-94 and I-275)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.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.