Quality Manager | Automotive | Chicago/Indiana Border

Forward-thinking automotive parts manufacturer with competitive compensationGreat location right in South ChicagoAbout Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking automotive parts manufacturer developing and supplying next gen technologies to automotive manufacturers. They have been in business for over 120 years in South Chicago, they are seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the systems in their Chicago plant.Job DescriptionMaintain consistent compliance with IATF 16949Coordinate with OEM customer on quality performance, work to increase standing with the customersTrain, develop, and mentor team members in engineer, technician and coordinator positionsLead cross-functional teams to create and update Process Control Plans/Manufacturing Process Plans, FMEAs, and Process MastersInitiate and coordinate follow-up activity on Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAR/PAR)Coordinate activity related to Claims and Non-Conforming Product including processing the required internal and external documentationReview Heat Treatment nonconformances and disposition for retesting or reprocessingReview Material Test Reports for compliance to order specifications and submit to customersLog quality related data such as nonconformances and first pass quality into QA databasesGenerate quality reports and update monthly key performance indicators (KPI) dataPrepare First Article/Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submission packagesPerform Internal Quality Audits in conformance with ISO 9001Coordinate supplier quality activity including supplier quality audits and surveysComplete customer quality surveysAssist Metallurgy in Contract ReviewMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant10+ years experience in the automotive industry5+ years of leadership experienceStrong track record of training and developing quality talentComfortable in a fast paced environmentStrong quality skills pertaining to corrective actions and root cause analysisExperience working with automotive OEM customersStrong understanding of AIAG core toolsWhat's on OfferSalary between $100,000-$130,000 depending on experienceBonus up to 10%Blue Cross Blue Shield HC (Medical, Vision, Dental)Negotiable PTO plus Christmas shutdown among all other major holidays401k matching up to 3%ContactJacob BrowningQuote job refJN-112024-6581431