Quality Manager | Automotive | McHenry, IL

The Quality Manager will oversee all quality operations for the site. This individual will have one direct report and serve to manage supplier relationships, identify non-confromances, and maintain compliance with the companies IATF 16949 quality system. Client Details Our client is a well respected global automotive manufacturer with multiple sites throughout the country. Their facility near the Illinois/Wisconsin border is a small shop that is very family oriented, priding themselves on culture and retention. Due to a retirement, they now seek a Quality Engineer to head up the quality operation to maintain compliance and drive improvement. Description Maintain consistent compliance with IATF 16949 Lead cross-functional teams to create and update Process Control Plans/Manufacturing Process Plans, FMEAs, and Process Masters Initiate 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 documentation Review Heat Treatment nonconformances and disposition for retesting or reprocessing Review Material Test Reports for compliance to order specifications and submit to customers Log quality related data such as nonconformances and first pass quality into QA databases Generate quality reports and update monthly key performance indicators (KPI) data Prepare First Article/Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submission packages Perform Internal Quality Audits in conformance with IATF 16949 Coordinate supplier quality activity including supplier quality audits and surveys Profile 2+ years in quality within automotive manufacturing Knowledge of AIAG core tools such as PPAPs and APQP Desire to learn and grow skill set Strong communication skills Job Offer Salary between $60,000 - $80,000 depending on level of experience with IATF 16949 auditing Bonus based on company performance (~5% Annually) ESOP profit sharing plan 3 weeks vacation plus additional week of PTO 4 volunteer days per year Christmas shutdown 401k Health Thursday lunches MPI 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.