Quality Manager
Tenneco
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Manitowoc • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Acts as the Champion of the quality function and drives the business to meet or exceed its quality goals.
- Promotes quality throughout the facility and with the leadership team.
- Plans, implements, ensures compliance and promotes the quality systems with all levels of the organization.
- Oversees and conducts analysis to assure the final product meets or exceeds customer requirements and internal quality standards.
- Drives and ensures compliance with the Quality Management System (IATF) in line with company’s global Quality objectives.
- Responsible for strengthening Quality systems by developing strong relationships with manufacturing and engineering teams.
- Identifies and communicates quality objectives.
- Reviews customer scorecards and customer portals.
- Works with the leadership team and shop floor team members to identify opportunities for quality improvements.
- Partners with suppliers to define and achieve critical quality requirements to drive improvements into the supply chain.
- Responsible for managing internal and customer audits, taking ownership and leading the team.
- Leads the Quality Team of 3 direct reports and 14 indirect reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BA) in Engineering or an applicable field or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent experience required.
- 5-8 years of Quality Management experience in a large manufacturing environment, preferably in the area of machining or metal forming.
- 5+ years of management experience in an applicable environment.
- Extensive knowledge of ITAF standards and proven experience with implementation and ongoing certification.
- Proven experience leading and driving continuous improvement, operational transformation and business excellence.
- Prefer 6-Sigma Black Belt with extensive project experience.
- ASQC-Certified Quality Engineer or must commit to take CQE exam.
- Must have strong communication along with excellent computer and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Quality ManagementIATF standardsContinuous improvementOperational transformationBusiness excellence6-Sigma Black BeltQuality systemsCustomer scorecards analysisInternal auditsProject management
Soft skills
LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational skillsRelationship buildingTeam managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCollaborationStrategic thinkingQuality advocacy
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringAssociate’s DegreeASQC-Certified Quality EngineerCQE exam commitment