Quality Manager
Lewisburg, TN, United StatesYesterday
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Key details
- Location
- Lewisburg, TN, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8–11 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
Quality Manager
Leads quality assurance and quality control for automotive aluminum components — building and improving the quality management system, driving continuous improvement, and leading internal and external audits.
Full Time · Quality · Quality Management · Minth North America, Inc., Lewisburg, TN · FLSA Status: Exempt (to be confirmed by HR)
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Our team is expanding and we are looking for a dynamic and driven Quality Manager to join a fast-growing global company in the automotive sector. The Quality Manager oversees all aspects of quality assurance and quality control, ensuring that products and services meet customer expectations and comply with regulatory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Quality Management System (QMS) – Maintain and continuously optimize the IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 quality system across the Lewisburg plant.
- Customer Audits and PPAP – Lead customer audits, including PPAP and MMOG/LE processes for original equipment manufacturers.
- Quality Planning – Develop specialized Control Plans, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and inspection standards (SIP) for aluminum components.
- Process Quality Control – Monitor critical parameters of aluminum die-casting, extrusion and welding processes; implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and anomaly analysis, such as porosity and dimensional deviations.
- Problem Solving – Promote 8D and 5 Whys methodologies to address recurring quality issues and reduce Parts Per Million (PPM) defects.
- Supplier Quality – Evaluate the quality capabilities of aluminum material and mold suppliers through Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) audits; manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) in a closed-loop system.
- Customer Quality – Handle customer quality complaints, including claims processing, and provide regular monthly quality reports (QBR).
- Team Leadership – Lead quality engineers and Quality Control (QC) teams; enhance inspection efficiency by introducing automated inspection technologies.
- Cost of Quality – Manage Cost of Quality (COQ) and minimize scrap rates.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of eight years of quality management experience for automotive aluminum components, with familiarity with the defect patterns associated with die-casting and extrusion processes.
- Proficiency in the APQP/PPAP process and aluminum part inspection techniques, such as X-ray and spectral analysis.
- Expertise in Minitab and the seven major QC tools, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Fluency in English, as the role requires interaction with global clients.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (A PLUS)
- Experience in OEM or Tier 1 aluminum parts projects.
- Proficiency in Chinese, an advantage for collaboration with group and China-based teams.
MINIMUM EDUCATION / FIELD OF STUDY
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management or a related field.
KEY TO BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
- A data-driven approach to quality, using SPC, PPM and Cost of Quality to prioritize improvements.
- Disciplined problem solving, applying 8D and 5 Whys to eliminate root causes of recurring issues.
- Strong customer focus and the ability to lead audits and manage complaints with global OEM clients.
- Leadership of quality engineers and QC teams, with a drive to introduce automated inspection.
- Good teamwork and communication skills in a multicultural team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Work performed in both the office and on the manufacturing floor, including standing and walking; hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear and other required PPE are worn on the floor.
- Exposure to noise and moving equipment in die-casting, extrusion and welding areas.
- Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Regular computer use for quality data analysis, reporting and documentation.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
WHY WORK FOR MINTH?
Minth Group is a global leader in automotive trim and structural components, and you can build your career in quality management with a growing North American team.
- International development platform – Be part of a global automotive supplier with 78 plants worldwide and a regional North American headquarters in Wixom, Michigan.
- Dynamic and efficient team – Work with production, engineering and supply chain colleagues in a fast-growing organization.
- All-round personal improvement – Grow your skills in quality systems, audits and continuous improvement.
- Personalized humanistic care – A workplace that values and supports its people.
- Diversified working atmosphere – A multicultural, multinational workplace where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
- Modern office setting – A modern, well-equipped working environment.
- Competitive compensation package – Competitive pay and benefits for a full-time, stable career.
Minth North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 and over), disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Minth provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in the application process and in performing the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.