BASF

Senior Manager – Project Quality Management

BASF

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Wyandotte • Missouri • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Leading regional QM at BC and heading the Global QM “Project Quality” cluster while aligning QM topics across GBU Cellasto and driving a proactive quality mindset
  • Serving as the single point of contact for all quality topics, challenging management structures/processes/KPIs, and promoting quality and behavioral safety initiatives (e.g., Quality Days)
  • Leading Supplier Quality and Testing at BC, acting as PSCR and Recall Manager for BC, and supporting audits (LPAs, IATF 16949, customer audits)
  • Driving global quality processes (APQP, PPAP, D-/P-FMEA, Control Plans, Calibration, MSA,NCM, warranty handling including 8D and Fast Response Board), ensuring sustainable project documentation and knowledge preservation
  • Analyzing requirements and standards with related departments to ensure global compliance, measuring customer satisfaction and driving improvements, negotiating QA/Warranty agreements, conducting risk analyses for MOCs/critical quality cases, and mentoring the Global Project Quality team

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or above in a technical field
  • 10+ years of quality management experience in the automotive industry
  • Deep knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs)
  • Excellent knowledge of materials and processes, based on long-term experience
  • Certificate as a Certified auditor for IATF16949, VDA 6.3, and VDA 6.5 (or equivalent knowledge)
  • Working knowledge of quality tools: APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5-Why, SPC, FMEA, etc.
  • Project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects
  • Experience leading a global team
  • Excellent skills in data analysis and visualization
  • Demonstrated urgency and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple demands
  • Strong skills in identifying, analyzing, and resolving quality issues
  • Ability to coordinate key tasks and quality objectives with cross-functional teams
  • Strong coordination, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Native English skills; additional languages preferred
  • Ability to work under high pressure
  • Team player who motivates and fosters a continuous improvement mindset
  • Proficiency with MS Office, SAP, APIS, and Minitab.
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
  • Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
  • Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
  • Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
  • Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
  • Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
  • Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
  • Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
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Hard Skills & Tools
quality managementcustomer specific requirementsdata analysisproject managementquality toolsAPQPPPAPFMEA8DSPC
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationnegotiationteam playerproblem solvingtime managementcross-functional coordinationmentoringurgencycontinuous improvement
Certifications
Master's degreeCertified auditor for IATF16949VDA 6.3VDA 6.5