Founded in 1946, Power Drives, Inc.

(PDI) designs and distributes a range of hydraulic, pneumatic and

electromechanical components for fluid conveyance, motion control and power transmission
applications world-wide. PDI also provides custom-engineered hose and tube assemblies for original
equipment manufacturers (OEM), and has its own patented, proprietary line of diesel warming systems
called PowerhouseTM for the locomotive market.

Objective: To successfully organize and manage all activities required to ensure that the PDI quality
system is

implemented, maintained, and continuously improved at all levels. These activities include quality

planning, training, team development, system auditing, root cause analysis/corrective action

implementation, ensuring adherence to customer requirements and meeting cost of quality goals and
objectives.

Minimum Requirements

BS degree in a technical field

5 years Quality management

Experience in automotive quality systems - TS-16949

Working knowledge of lean Manufacturing preferred

Job Requirements

Working knowledge of TS-16949

High level of oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Able to manage activities in multiple locations

Strong motivational, team building, influencing and decision making skills

High values

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Develop company wide strategic Quality initiatives and staffing plan to support activities in all locations

Organize, implement, and manage all activities to maintain compliance TS-16949

Maintain appropriate staffing levels to ensure efficient operations at established quality performance
levels

Determine, analyze, and evaluate factors which contribute to the control and improvement (both
internally and

with suppliers) of product quality

Communicate with suppliers and affiliates as needed to resolve issues to enhance the quality of
products and

services at PDI

Administer and maintain the cost of the quality system. Analyze the data generated within the system
with the

ultimate responsibility to make improvement recommendations for the overall goal of reducing costs

Develop quality metrics that ensure quality goals are met. Improve process control through improved
process

capability and error-proofing

Conduct internal audits of quality systems and direct continuous improvement. Lead cross functional
problem

solving activities

Establish/maintain continuous improvement processes that eliminate waste

Participate in and conduct regularly scheduled company meetings for representation, promotion and
betterment of

quality at PDI

Participate in the product design review process and support APQP activities

Develop quality related training programs and provide appropriate training to team members (to
include problem

solving training)

PARKER REFRIGERATING SPECIALTIES

Parker's Refrigerating Specialties Division, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is the
global leader in the design and manufacture of products for the industrial refrigeration market. The
Refrigerating Specialties Division manufactures one of the most complete lines in industrial
refrigeration; including state of the art flow control valves, safety relief, service and expansion valves
and system solutions - and they are all built to the highest quality standards and recognized throughout
the world for their quality and reliability. With an emphasis on safety and efficiency the RS Division is
focused on keeping the worlds food supply safe by combining the newest design and manufacturing
technologies with the benefits of natural refrigerants.

DIVISION QUALITY MANAGER #19616

SUMMARY

As a Division Quality Manager of the Refrigerating Specialties Division, you will provide leadership and
management for the quality function and sustain the quality philosophy and lean culture for the
division. This role also has leadership responsibilities for our global operations in Germany and China
with dotted line responsibilities to the key quality personnel in those locations. Establish, maintain and
optimize an effective quality management system. Create and implement a quality plan to achieve the
levels of quality established through organizational goals, customer expectations, related stakeholders
and market competition. Enhance and improve the Division’s products and services through the
implementation of ISO 9001, problem-solving tools, prevention methods, quality-at-the-source and
continual improvement techniques. Management Representative for Quality Systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Communicates customer, regulatory and organizational requirements to assure product quality,

contract compliance and customer satisfaction.

•Oversees the effective documentation and implementation of the quality management system to
assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and the standards set by
corporate/division policies.

•Works with Division leadership to ensure that individuals performing functions affecting quality are
trained and demonstrate the appropriate skills and performance results.
•Coordinates necessary Division personnel for internal, customer and third party quality system audits.

•Maintains a corrective action system to analyze and correct nonconforming conditions and complaints.

•Implements the performance measurements necessary to effectively evaluate organizational

performance and trends in product quality, services, customer satisfaction and the cost of poor quality.
Uses the results of performance evaluation to target improvement efforts.

•Collaborates with Purchasing on the development and implementation of a supplier management

strategy.

•Assess supplier capabilities and monitor supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance.

•Collaborates with Engineering on new product development and design review for quality/reliability
issues.

•Assist and instruct in more difficult and complicated set ups.

Job Requirements :

QUALIFICATIONS

•Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.

•5-7 years of Quality, Engineering or related experience.

•Thorough knowledge of International Standard ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (ISO/TS 16949
as applicable for automotive sector) is mandatory.

•Certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) is preferred.

•Knowledge of manufacturing and quality technologies.

•Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process
Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).

•Demonstrated leadership, project management, facilitation and problem-solving skills.

•Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload resume in Word (.doc) format with your online application at parker.com/careers
referencing job code # 19616. A cover letter summarizing experience against above qualifications is
strongly recommended.

Parker is an equal opportunity employer / VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status Required

Offer Relocation : Maybe

Other Skills :

Listing Info

PARKER - dh Process Filtration Division

Parker Hannifin Corporation’s domnick hunter Process Filtration Division has over 50 years of filtration
expertise in liquid, air, and gas applications for life sciences, food & beverage, microelectronics, oil &
gas, and industrial markets. We are globally recognized for delivering quality filtration system solutions
which touch the lives of people every day and make a meaningful and positive impact on the world.

The diversity of our product offering allows us to be strategic in our growth initiatives and encourages
innovation for on-going success. In this collaborative environment, each team member plays a vital role
in contributing to our overall performance where meeting customer expectations and satisfaction is our
primary goal.

DIVISION QUALITY MANAGER

Summary
Reports to the Division General Manager. As management’s representative for quality, manages
department resources and coordinates the implementation of the quality management system between
business units and locations to cost-effectively facilitate quality and compliance. Interacts routinely with
all Division functional areas, as well as with customers, field sales, regulatory agencies, group/corporate
management, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

•Communicates customer, regulatory and organizational requirements to assure product quality,

contract compliance and customer satisfaction.

•Oversees the effective documentation and implementation of the quality management system to
assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and the standards set by
corporate/division policies.

•Works with Division leadership to ensure that individuals performing functions affecting quality are
trained and demonstrate the appropriate skills and performance results.

•Coordinates necessary Division personnel for internal, customer and third party quality system audits.

•Maintains a corrective action system to analyze and correct nonconforming conditions and complaints.

•Implements the performance measurements necessary to effectively evaluate organizational

performance and trends in product quality, services, customer satisfaction and the cost of poor quality.
Uses the results of performance evaluation to target improvement efforts.

•Collaborates with Purchasing on the development and implementation of a supplier management

strategy.

•Assess supplier capabilities and monitor supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance.

•Collaborates with Engineering on new product development and design review for quality/reliability
issues.

•Leads and mentors Division quality team members

•Works with global Process Platform team to ensure compliance to quality standards and procedures.
Qualifications

•Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline is required, Masters Degree preferred.

•5-7 years of Quality team leadership experience, with multi-site responsibility

•Thorough knowledge of International Standard ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

•Certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) is preferred.

•Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process
Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).

•Demonstrated leadership, business acumen, project management, facilitation and problem-solving

skills.

•Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload resume in Word (.doc) format with your online application at parker.com/careers
referencing job code # 20530. A cover letter summarizing experience against above qualifications is
strongly recommended.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Job description

Listing Info
Joynus Staffing exist to recognize strength in all individuals. We believe everyone is all meant to do
something meaningful, contribute and make the world a better place to live. Our job is to help those
individuals who need direction and guidance so they can achieve their full potential.

Automotive Quality Manager (Seating Industry)

Joynus Staffing – West Point, GA

Joynus Staffing is a leader in providing bilingual employment solution services to multinational

companies across the United States. Our clients include, but are not limited to, KIA Motors, Hyundai
Corporation, SK Chemicals and Hyosung. We take pride in providing services that exceed the standard of
excellence for clients across manufacturing, automotive, plastic, and healthcare industry.

Position Classification

Automotive Quality Manager

Department

Quality

Salary

Up to $100,000

Location:

West Point, GA

Joynus Staffing is seeking an Automotive Quality Manager candidate for a Tier 1 KIA/Hyundai parts
supplier specializing in car seats. The global company boasts its leadership in manufacturing and
development in Asia, Europe and America. The company believes in realizing dreams of humankind by
technology and promotes a customer driven corporate culture.

Position Overview
The Automotive Quality Manager will report to the Plant Manager, and is responsible for reviewing
manufacturing instructions and procedures, conducting manufacturing process audits, investigating
alternatives to product designs/manufacturing methods to ensure quality, and generating inspection
plans, reporting formats, and performance indicators.

Responsibilities:

•Develop and implement quality control plans/systems from scratch

•Responsible for inspections according to the quality management systems, control plans, and
agreements with customers

•Responsible for the execution of the product audit, short audits, process and system audits

•Responsible for data administration and archiving of quality documents, samples and measurement
instruments

•Determination of preventive measurements to assure quality with production, managements and

project teams

•Responsible for TS 16949 certification and process

•Work on cross-functional team through a PFMEA review and create/finalize the PFMEA

•Perform/initiate capability studies and be able to interpret the results

•Interface with CMM operators on how to measure the components and assemblies and fill out the
proper dimensional PPAP forms

•Understand plastic processes and able to create work instructions and possibly process flow diagrams

•Ability to review parts and make determinations .if they meet the quality standards

•Interface with gage builders to create gages and follow up on them through build and completion

Requirements:

•Bachelor\s degree in Engineering (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial

engineering)
•5+ years of automotive manufacturing experience at the Quality Manager level required

•Broad knowledge of quality systems including TS-16949, ISO and QS; continuous improvement, Kaizen,
5-S, lean manufacturing, TPS

•Complete understanding of the MS Office Suite including MS Project

•Good problem solving skills

•Past working experience with seating is a plus

Job description

Job Introduction

Develops, implements, and ensures compliance to divisional quality policies and systems to support
customer requirements and to assign resources to meet the business plan objectives. Leads lean and
continuous improvement activities pertaining to quality systems. Protects the interests of the
employees and the Division in accordance with the Corporate Constitution, Company policies, and
Magna Employee's Charter Principles. Supervises quality engineering team to promote successful
operations of the Division.

Major Responsibilities

*Assists with the development of TS 16949 policies, procedures, and work instructions; enforces
implementation.

*Participates in the development and implementation of a quality assurance strategy including the
preparation of respective instructions and manuals that ensure all materials, product parts, and
components meet all standards.
*Manages the quality assurance systems including inspections, sampling, and the testing of incoming
material as well as the products, components, and parts produced by the company, according to
established standards. *Corresponds with customers on product problems.

*Develops new test equipment, as required, and ensures department is properly equipped.

*Manages and coordinates all activities of the quality assurance department.

*Monitors SPC reliability results and ensures correct use of analysis method and corrective action is
implemented.

*Initiates action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to the product, process, and
quality system.
*Identifies and records any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.

*Initiates, recommends, or provides solutions through designated channels.

*Verifies the implementation of solutions to the product, process, and quality system.

*Controls further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or
unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Knowledge and Education

Education Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering, or equivalent combination

of education and experience. Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills

*Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience in manufacturing and production processes.

*Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience in plant quality.

*Direct experience with a quality function and/or quality related responsibilities.

*Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.

*Must have direct customer interface experience.

*Demonstrated successful performance with independent and team problem solving, presentations,
leadership, and coordinating and completing multiple tasks within and across departments to meet
changing deadlines. *Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen Events, Problem Solving
Disciplines (5D, 7D, 8D)

*Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and technical presentations. Ability to manage customer
communications.
*Proficient skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and database
applications.

*Must have experience to effectively use quality tools and techniques to assist in determining
compliance to specifications, trends, capabilities, and opportunities for continuous improvement

*Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Process/Design
Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA)

*Ability to read and interpret blueprints applicable to the process

*Knowledge of flexible polyurethane foam process is a plus

Work Environment

Normal amount of sitting. Excessive standing and walking. Average mobility to move around an office
environment, able to conduct continuous amounts of work at a computer, may require travel.

Desired Skills and Experience

Major Responsibilities

*Assists with the development of TS 16949 policies, procedures, and work instructions; enforces
implementation.

*Participates in the development and implementation of a quality assurance strategy including the
preparation of respective instructions and manuals that ensure all materials, product parts, and
components meet all standards.

*Manages the quality assurance systems including inspections, sampling, and the testing of incoming
material as well as the products, components, and parts produced by the company, according to
established standards. *Corresponds with customers on product problems.

*Develops new test equipment, as required, and ensures department is properly equipped.

*Manages and coordinates all activities of the quality assurance department.

*Monitors SPC reliability results and ensures correct use of analysis method and corrective action is
implemented.

*Initiates action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to the product, process, and
quality system.

*Identifies and records any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.

*Initiates, recommends, or provides solutions through designated channels.

*Verifies the implementation of solutions to the product, process, and quality system.
*Controls further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or
unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Knowledge and Education

Education Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering, or equivalent combination

of education and experience. Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills

*Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience in manufacturing and production processes.

*Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience in plant quality.

*Direct experience with a quality function and/or quality related responsibilities.

*Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.

*Must have direct customer interface experience.

*Demonstrated successful performance with independent and team problem solving, presentations,
leadership, and coordinating and completing multiple tasks within and across departments to meet
changing deadlines. *Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen Events, Problem Solving
Disciplines (5D, 7D, 8D)

*Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and technical presentations. Ability to manage customer
communications.

*Proficient skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and database
applications.
*Must have experience to effectively use quality tools and techniques to assist in determining
compliance to specifications, trends, capabilities, and opportunities for continuous improvement

*Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Process/Design
Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA)

*Ability to read and interpret blueprints applicable to the process

*Knowledge of flexible polyurethane foam process is a plus

Job description

Listing Info

Sensata Technologies is looking for an experienced Customer Quality Engineering Manager who will lead
a team of global Customer Quality Engineers in the HVOR (heavy vehicle off-road) business, develop
customer account strategies for Quality, and solve highly technical quality problems for end customers.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with strong leadership, technical, and
communication skills to impact customer satisfaction and allow our business to grow.

A key responsibility is the development and coaching of Quality Engineers locally and remotely in our
global sites, traveling occasionally to customer locations and other Sensata sites. The Customer Quality
Manager will strongly influence the strategic management of key customer accounts in the HVOR
industry.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has worked extensively on customer issue resolution,
managed global teams, and has expertise in all aspects of Quality from New Product Development
through customer issue resolution. If you are ready for a new challenge in a professional work
environment and want to work for an innovative, global leader of sensors and controls, this position
may be for you.
Primary Responsibilities Include

•Management of local team of customer quality engineers and technicians

•Management of global team of customer quality engineers in multiple regions

•Leadership of quality improvement strategy for several product families

•Leadership of customer interface for key accounts

•High level interface with production sites for quality improvement strategy

•Setting of quality goals and trending data for product families

•Driving lessons learned to Business Center and production site management

•Development of customer satisfaction plans

•Influencing the design/development process for improved quality

Requirements

•BS in Engineering; MS in Engineering or MBA preferred.

•10+ years experience managing teams;

•Ability to lead a team during a critical customer issue

•Background driving high level business and quality improvement

•Demonstrated ability to achieve results in engineering projects

•Strong planning, organization and communication skills to achieve results

•Experience in high-mix low-volume manufacturing is a plus

•Previous experience in the HVOR and/or automotive industry is preferred

•Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

•Strong analysis and trending of data

•Strong negotiation skills

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•Six Sigma DMAIC training/certification and Lean skills

•CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or CQM (Certified Quality Manager) beneficial

•Experience with common Quality tools used in this role, including ISO/TS, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control
Plans, and 8D/CAPA.

Skills & Competencies

•Strong analytical, strategic and problem solving skills. Able to analyze, determine root cause and
resolve customer issues.

•Demonstrated ability to accept new ideas, and engage in both critical and systemic thinking

•Ability to evaluate relevant information to determine compliance with standards

Key Words: 8D, CAPA, Corrective Action, Customer Interface, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Quality
Data Analysis, Communication, Quality Strategy, Quality Improvement, Team Development

Job description
TE Connectivity has an opportunity for a global Director of Quality, preferably based out of Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, however other locations will be considered. Leading our production and supplier quality,
the Quality Director will be responsible for proactively leading quality improvement efforts across a global
business designing, manufacturing and selling a broad array of highly engineered products. The business
is a growing, profitable operation with 25 locations globally.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Quality Director will be expected to create and
implement a wide ranging quality strategy covering production facilities specializing in low volume, high
mix products. We have a myriad of suppliers, spread across the globe, needed to provide highly
specialized, high tolerance materials to those operations. This is a compelling opportunity to have a
significant role in improving the quality of our products as well as adding value to TE and ultimately to our
customers.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Quality Director to install quality processes throughout our manufacturing
base. While reacting to quality problems is critical and important, the organization seeks to implement
proactive processes in our facilities to eliminate the need for reactive, time consuming responses. The
industries we serve demand that our products have the highest quality at all times – they must work every
time. When the need to respond to an issue does arise, the Quality Director will initiate thorough problem
solving initiatives and processes. Six Sigma techniques should be proactively used to help solve and fix
recurring or systemic issues.

The second major focus area for the position will be to improve our supplier quality. TE depends upon
hundreds of suppliers to ensure its low volume, high mix production lines have short lead times. Supplier
parts and services can range from plating components with metals or a host of intricate components
intended for an electronic relay. The Quality Director will put in place a strategy for evaluating supplier
performance, working with suppliers to improve their quality, and for evaluating, qualifying, and
recommending new suppliers to meet the needs of a growing business. There will be particular emphasis
on developing suppliers in emerging markets.

Key Responsibilities:

 Set the Quality Strategy for the business unit’s production facilities
 Implement thorough supplier quality improvement programs as well as processes for evaluating
and qualifying new suppliers, particularly in low cost countries
 Implement proactive quality and problem solving processes
 Lead and develop a global quality team
 Interact as necessary with key customers, sometimes in response to quality concerns
  Lead audits, both internal and external, to ensure compliance with industry and government
standards
 Represent TE in all quality audits and responses, implementing any necessary modifications
 Effectively leverage Six Sigma resources in the business unit to “go deep” on systemic problems

Desired Skills and Experience

Position Requirements

 Prior experience in operational leadership positions including quality

 Demonstrated ability to implement proactive quality processes
 Ability to solve complex problems with solid, repeatable process
 Significant responsibilities for a quality organization, regional or global
 Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively
 Experience in managing a geographically diverse organization
 Ability to influence and get things done through others without direct authority
 Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
 Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering discipline

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

- Reports to General Manager/VP

-Will be responsible for managing the Quality Management System (QMS).

Must be well versed in QMS as defined by ISO 9001:2008 (E),

-Familiarity with the Aerospace Quality standard, AS9100C, would be beneficial.

-Must be proficient in data analysis and problem solving techniques.

-Will be responsible for managing QC Group in cooperation with the QC Group Coordinator
-Must work closely with Mfg., Technical, Purchasing and Marketing personnel to develop and update
Standard Operating Procedures.

-Must ensure implementation and effectiveness of Internal Quality Audit System.

-Will be responsible for ensuring MEDAL's compliance and continued certification under the ISO 9001
Std. through External Audits.

-Will be responsible for working with Mfg. and Technical personnel to detect non-conforming product,
identifying root causes, defining and implementing corrective actions.

-Must team with Technical and Mfg. personnel on process optimization and continuous improvement in
product performance.

-Participate in and support the development and implementation of appropriate training programs.

-Ensure behavior meets or exceeds all company safety procedures and standards.

-Contributes to business units' objective of zero accidents.

Focus on the following areas is critically important to this role prior experience and prior demonstrated
experience and ability in these two areas is a must:
-Managing the activities and people working on in-depth technical issues related to production, customer
interaction and new development.

-Reviewing and analyzing incoming raw materials, in-process material and final product performance on
an on-going basis to respond to negative trends and reinforce processes and procedures that yield
positive trends

Desired Skills and Experience

General Requirements:

- M.S. or Ph.D. required in Technical or Quality Related field.

-5+ years experience in managing Quality Management Systems is required.

-Strong Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008.

-Experience in the Aerospace field and an understanding of AS9100C is desirable.

-Experience with databases, spreadsheet programs and data analysis is required.

About this companyAmerican Air Liquide

Air Liquide – present in 80 countries with nearly 50,000 employees – is the world leader in gases,
technologies and services for Industry and Health.

Air Liquide’s presence in the U.S. dates back to 1916. Today, Air Liquide companies in the U.S. employ
over 5,000 employees in over 200 locations nationwide, including more than 140 industrial gas plants and
multiple regional offices. Additionally, Air Liquide owns and operates a state-of-the-art R&D center, the
Delaware Research & Technology Center (DRTC), in Newark. The DRTC is one of Air Liquide’s 8 major
R&D centers worldwide.
Air Liquide produces and supplies oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and rare gases to customers in a range of
industries: energy, refining, chemicals, glass, steel, electronics, healthcare, food & beverage, electronics,
mining, space and aeronautics, and others. Air Liquide’s products, applications and services are driven by
innovative technologies to help optimize industrial efficiency and protect the environment. Air Liquide’s
sustainable solutions help customers manufacture indispensible products that are essential to everyday
life.

Innovation is one of the founding values of Air Liquide, and remains an integral part of Air Liquide’s
business culture and overall strategy. We focus on expanding our offer through constant innovation.
Through our robust research and development program, we work to create new solutions for customers,
expand into new markets, and evolve our business. At Air Liquide, we believe innovation is crucial to
technological progress and sustainable growth.

This Director role will provide quality leadership, strategy and technical guidance. Responsible for
developing business solutions for manufacturing, new product development, and process improvement.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Operations this role involves and requires strong leadership
and communication skills, a broad knowledge of quality systems, lean-sigma and other quality tools to
help create an organization that can deliver zero defects consistently, and promote consistent
improvement throughout the organization. The Director must also be well versed in new and more
efficient means of production quality control, along with identifying and implementing
process/workflow re-engineering and improvement ideas. It will be the Director’s role to build a Quality
Assurance/Continuous Improvement team over the next 6 months which will include a Quality Engineer
and a Quality Technician.

Travel Requirements - 25% - 30% travel required.

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Maintain Registration to AS/ISO Standards

•Manage, support and facilitate all internal and external quality auditing, including AS 9100 - Perform
product audits in accordance with AS9100.

•Ensure QMS processes are established, implemented, and maintained

•Report on the performance of the QMS

•Promote customer requirement awareness

•Develop effective root cause analysis and countermeasures for internal, supplier, and customer-driven
corrective actions

•Develop part layouts (metrology), FAI reports, PPAPs, & IMDS

•Lead continuous improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean
methods, etc.

•Integrate Six Sigma methodologies into current quality system

•Manage and coordinate all customer related quality correspondence including: FRACA, RMA, NCMR,
RN, 5 why's, 8D, etc.
•Manage and oversee PPAP process

•Manage and coordinate internal and external CAR's

•Participate in MRB and assist with disposition decisions

•Conduct periodic internal auditing in accordance with P&I Quality Assurance Manual

•Develop and monitor metrics used to identify quality issues in our manufacturing processes and supply
chain

•Coordinate corrective and preventative action for external and internal quality issue

•Oversee quality control at all P&I facilities, including periodic audits and reporting

•Ensure calibration recall system is on schedule and current

•Ensure chemical and physical certifications conform to purchase order requirements

•Train, coach and mentor employees as necessary

•Conduct employee reviews and performance management

•Assist in the development and documentation of quality related training programs

•Perform part and process capability studies

•Maintain the calibration system

•Analyze rejected parts (both internal and external) for MRB review

•Manage the material hold functions in the ERP system

•Develop, establish and maintain quality assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures and
controls ensuring that performance and quality of products conform to established company,
international (ISO), and governmental regulatory standards and agency guidelines, and to ensure lasting
customer satisfaction.

•Perform measurement systems analysis – Gauge R&R reports & training.

•Continuously improve QA receiving inspection process and procedures.

•Develop company-wide work instructions and standard operating procedures

•Manage suppliers’ performance and conduct audits

•Attend department and staff meetings, as needed

•Enhance quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing

processes

•Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations, including
QA reports

•Attendance at conferences for ongoing professional development once hired is expected

Desired Skills and Experience:

•At least 10 years’ experience in Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance/ Engineering,
including 5 years managerial experience

•Familiarity with product assessment and inspection processes

•Exhibits knowledge of quality control procedures and statistical analysis

•Capable of applying engineering theory to product design and adjustment

•Superior verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with internal
and external personnel at all levels of the organization

•Superior regulatory, technical and business knowledge to develop operational strategies for continued
quality assurance is required

•Demonstrates working knowledge and experience in managing third party inspections and negotiating
with 3rd parties on compliance issues is required.

•The ability to develop long-term strategies and implement corresponding performance standards is
required
Education/Qualifications:

•Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Engineering)

•Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is required; Black Belt Certification highly preferred

•Total Quality Management or American Society for Quality Certification is preferred

Job description

Listing Info

Position Title Director of Quality – Automotive

Relocation Yes

Location Columbus Indiana

This position is responsible for overseeing all activities that are focused on quality internally and
externally, quality complaints, quality system conformance, quality assurance, and quality control;
including but not limited to, non-destructive testing, gauge calibration, supplier development, SPC
controls, and training personnel in all areas noted.
 A) Monitor Quality targets of customers and implement specific customer requirements in the
organization

A) Oversees all Quality System internal and external auditing procedures (TS16949). May be
Quality System Representative for the purposes of the compliance audit.

A) Attends Quality audits by customers and other outside organizations.

A) Reviews customer complaints, approves necessary corrective action, and provides appropriate
follow up action as directed by the customer or internal procedures. Primary contact for customer
communication for quality issues and 8D reporting.

A) Lead problem-solving teams to determine root cause in order to eliminate or reduce risk of
quality issues.

A) Provides guidelines and training regardless of quality issue to Quality department and other
personnel as required.

A) Travels to customer, vendor, job shops sites for quality issues, performance analysis, and/or
quality system compliance.

B) Develops and implements the overall plant program of testing and inspection procedures in
conjunction with Product Engineers to assure that all products meet the customer requirements.

B) Ensures monthly quality measureable are calculated and communicated as required.

Monitors implementation plans.

B) Plans the supplier and internal audits per an annual schedule.

 B) Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting pricing and
profitability of products and services were applicable.

B) Provides feedback to President/CEO of accomplishments of Quality System and improvement

proposals

B) Actively participates as a member of the Strategic Planning Group for future growth of the
organization.

B) Oversees all Quality department personnel; including skills development and job
responsibilities.

C) Oversees all quality data collection activities; including training of plant personnel to proper
measurement techniques.

C) Develops the Quality budget that factors in continual improvements, labor, training,
measuring equipment, and software.

C) Reports internal product status daily to management for review as a basis for improvement of
internal systems.

C) Oversees the non-conforming process for Trouble Reported products; including the
preparation of the rework/sorting work instructions.

D) Provides quality support to supplier development personnel (Purchasing).

D) Oversees all requirements related to laboratory testing (chemical and metallurgical)

 Leads by example with respect of professionalism and leadership in the execution and support of
company policies and directives.

Must have a valid driver's license in order to operate a Company vehicle.

Must be able to be dependable and maintain acceptable attendance as defined by Company

policies and practices for absenteeism, in accordance with regulatory leave requirements (i.e.. FMLA)

Must be able to work overtime hours as needed to meet the goals and objectives of the position.

Must follow all position requirements and procedures including but not limited to those that fall
under the TS16949 and ISO14001 standards

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study, preferably Engineering.

•Master’s Degree – preferred

+ Must have 15 to 25 years of experience, ideally the majority of which in the Automotive Industry. At
least 10 years in a management capacity.

+ Director level responsibility over multiple plants is required.

•Experience working for a complex, multi-layered organization (many direct & indirect reports) is a
must.

+ A proven Quality Management background within the Automotive Industry working for a Tier 1
supplier is required.

+ Must have a strong background with TS-16949, Ford Q1, and ISO-9000.

+ Must have a strong Process Quality mindset.

+ Experience in Automotive portfolio management and vehicle launch is preferred.

+ Commercial (non-automotive) product experience is strongly preferred.

+ Superior customer service skills (internal company & external customers –
“Automotive.”)

•Excellent communication (oral and written) skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the
organization

+ This is in specific relation to automotive customers from a quality, development and vehicle launch
management point of view.

+ Solid computer skills with software applications proficiency, including Microsoft Office. Ability to learn
new software programs quickly.

•SAP experience is a plus, not required.

+ Must be willing and able to travel (customers, training, vendors, and to other sister facilities) as
needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) majoring in Quality Systems or Engineering from four-year college or
university; and seven to ten years experience in a Tier I or II supplier managerial setting; or a
combination of education and experience. Must have experience in Quality System; including but not
limited to GD&T, FMEA, APQP, Control Plan, and blue print reading.

Job Responsibilities
•Manages the Supplier Performance Engineering Team. Manage, delegate, and prioritize workload.
Train staff on policies, procedures, and internal controls.

•Monitor performance, provide regular feedback and conduct employee performance reviews.
Encourages and facilitates implementation of improvements and development.

•Identify and understand customer issues, develop responses to assure no recurrence and maintain
customer satisfaction.

•Facilitate the maintenance and deployment of the ISO-9000 protocol across all of Appleton Group.

•Manage the Field Problem Reporting system and continually improve the user interface and internal
summary reporting.

•Define quality standards for New Products and participate as a member of the New Product Teams to
avoid problems during the development cycle.

•Work closely with Design Engineering to drive improvements across the product line.

•Work closely with the South Milwaukee Foundry as an interface between Foundry Operations and the
machining Plants in México.

•Drive the development of advanced reporting, analytics and dashboards to ensure necessary business
opportunities and improvements are accomplished

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Setting standards and establishing clearly defined quality methods and methodology; establishing
controls and internal documentation and control procedures.

•Defining quality procedures in conjunction with staff. Monitoring and analyzing statistical performance
data and charts against defined parameters.

•Managing and maintaining the Company’s quality inspection programs for incoming and in process
materials and components processes.
•Organizing and managing quality assurance in co-operation with the management team. Coordinating
with customer’s auditors to ensure corrective action is taken and compliance with customer’s
specifications and product change specifications is met.

•Liaising with testing houses, compliance authorities and outside service vendors.

•Communicating regularly with customer service and sales to gather customer feedback and review
quality returns and corrective actions.

•Ensuring testing and in house procedures are properly understood, communicated and evaluated, and
investigating product modifications when necessary. Identifying relevant quality related training needs
and delivering training.

•Involved in applying environmental and health and safety standards.

Desired Skills and Experience

Position Qualifications:

•Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or related field a plus.

•Experience with Six Sigma and implementation desired.

•2-5 years of experience in quality related role.

•Must have recognized Quality qualifications and have in depth knowledge of ISO9001:2008 and AS9100
quality standards and models.
•Must be able to conduct statistical analysis, interpret regulations and policies.

•Be an excellent proactive communicator, with strong oral and written communication and strong
interpersonal skills.

•Able to work autonomously within set boundaries.

•Outside vendor auditing experience, travel required

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is the organization’s “Champion of Quality”. Responsible for the implementation and
management of the corporations ISO quality management systems policies, practices, and procedures,
safety programs, and environmental management system at each manufacturing location. Demonstrate
value by managing, improving, and expanding the quality management and environmental management
systems and programs above.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Continual development and maintenance of current/future ISO quality systems and Environmental
Management Systems (EMS) for all manufacturing locations.

•Successful completion of internal quality system audits and compliance audits for ISO quality
management systems and environmental management systems for all manufacturing locations.
•Investigation of customer complaints and internal quality issues, including root cause analysis and
corrective action implementation.

•Coordination of RMA’s and debit memos for produced and purchased products.

•Completion of process control plans, FMEA, PPAP, FAI, and gauge RR or other requested QA
documentation.

•Focus and drive continual improvements of quality management systems based upon internal audits.

•Supplier qualification and audits where necessary.

•Coordination and completion of customer audits and surveys related to IDENTCO’s quality
management systems.

•Leads and manages quality team and direct reports to include recruitment, selection and development
to achieve IDENTCO’s quality management systems goals and objectives.

•Maintenance and coordination of all Rohs/REACH Environmental compliance.

•Execution and management of safety programs including OSHA and EPA regulations.

•Other duties needed or required.

Desired Skills and Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•Demonstrated experience in team leadership (direct reports) and developing effective teams

•Ability to understand quality issues domestically and internationally and communicate effectively
through the sales team
•Sound knowledge of Global 8-discipline Problem Solving method (8D)

•Sound knowledge of Team Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS) tools and techniques, such as: Kaizen, 5
why, PDSA and DMAIC

•Be self directed and motivated

Position Purpose

A results-oriented technical leader is needed to lead and perform quality work for the company
supporting supplier development, quality systems, and customers. Work content includes leading
supplier development engineers in a hands-on format, supplier quality planning, APQP plan and
execution, supplier technical assessment and qualification, on-going supplier performance management,
and quality problem solving with suppliers or customers.

Key Position Accountabilities

•Responsible for quality interface with suppliers

•Provide strong collaboration with functional and program management teams

•Set the culture across the company for quality and quality systems

•Set supplier qualification standards for products working closely with product development team

•Lead supplier development engineer(s) direct with suppliers and via contract manufacturing

•Develop and execute supplier + internal quality system assessments

Requirements
• Preferred candidates will have a Bachelors degree in Engineering. Masters Degree preferred.

• 10 years plus of background in Corporate level Quality Assurance, including a minimum of 5 years in
supplier development roles, preferably in high volume automotive or similar industrial products
industry.

• Manufacturing process experience, preferably in electro-mechanical component fabrication (casting,

molding, fasteners, PCBAs, seals, machining, assembly). Strong Mechanical and Electrical background
required

• Strategic person with presentation capability to Executive staff. Background in Supplier Quality
assessment within the USA and Asia.

• Ability to interface into a highly technical, multi-disciplinary organization.

• A driver with regard to implementation of a corporate quality culture with a strong collaborative
approach.

• Ability to travel as needed on supplier assessments or problem solving trips, expect this to be two to
four times per year but is dependent on need.

• In depth knowledge of Quality systems, expert at ISO 9000, TS 16949, APQP, Six Sigma, lean
manufacturing. Extensive experience in implementing SPC, CAR/8D system, DFMEA/PFMEA, NPI, etc.

• Ability to run a lean organization with an objective of delivering high impact results.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills required and ability to
collaborate and lead cross-functionally.

•Must be a metrics driven person that drives metrics across the company

Scope/Supervision And Interaction

The Plant Quality Manager position reports to the Division Quality Manager. The position currently has
two direct reports. The Plant Quality Manager is the quality management representative for the Tucson
facility. The position manages location quality resources, coordinates the implementation of the quality
management system between locations, to cost-effectively facilitate quality and compliance. The
person filling this position will interact routinely with all functional areas as well as with customers, field
sales, division/group/corporate management, and suppliers.

Essential Functions
•Oversees the effective documentation and implementation of the quality management system.

•Communicates all quality requirements to the location teams.

•Visits customers & suppliers as needed in both U.S. and other countries as applicable.

•Works with the location leadership team to ensure that individuals performing functions affecting
quality are trained and demonstrate the appropriate skills and performance results.

•Coordinates internal, customer and third party quality system audits.

•Maintains a corrective action system to analyze and correct nonconforming conditions and customer
complaints.

•Uses quality metrics to effectively evaluate organizational quality performance/trends and target areas
for improvement.

•Assess supplier capabilities, manage and monitor supplier quality to ensure desired levels of
performance.

•Perform supplier process and quality management system audits.

•Implement advanced quality tools & processes (Process Capability, SPC, DOE, PCP, FMEA, MSA)

•Manage plant quality metrics

•Investigate new technologies and procure appropriate measurement equipment as needed.

Skill : Engineering -> Simulation, Project Management, Process/Process Control, Mechanical Integrity,
Leak detection, Instrument

Qualifications
•B.S. Degree in Engineering (mechanical engineering preferred).

•7+ years of Quality, Manufacturing Engineering or related experience in a manufacturing environment.

•Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001:2008 (certified lead auditor preferred).

•Demonstrated experience managing people in a manufacturing environment.

•Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process
Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).

•Demonstrated leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.

•Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

•Certification as an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, or ASQ Certified
Quality Manager (CQM/OE) is strongly preferred.

•Ability to travel up to 15+% domestic / international.

Essential Functions Of This Position Include

• Develop site level quality strategy and ensure alignment to Eaton Aerospace Group level Quality
Strategies.

• Focus on the use of quality leading indicators and quality best practices

• Implement short and long-range plans relative to quality assurance.

• Provide timely support and leadership for quality related reporting, problem resolution, and critical
customer quality concerns.

• Identify needs, select and develop quality talent (Engineering, Systems, Auditing, Inspection, etc) and
succession planning.

• Develop or modify quality procedures, metrics and processes to achieve quality and on time delivery
goals.

• Assure effective communication and reporting to customers.

• Assure compliance with all customer, third party and regulatory requirements.

• Provide support and leadership to the Quality function as it relates to on-going production, original
equipment, aftermarket, and new product development.

• Support the achievement of Cost of Quality, goals as identified by the Plant Manager.
Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient
solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more
efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to
customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Up to 25 percent
Minimum 5 Years Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Minimum five (5) years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.

• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR
defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political
Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications (not Required)

• Certificate in CQE and/or CQM

•7 years of experience in Quality Management

Position Criteria

• Possesses a thorough understanding of problem solving methods (e.g. Six Sigma, 8-D root cause
analysis and associated statistical tools) Quality Systems, and Mil-Stds.

• Extensive Thorough knowledge of Divisional policies, objectives and procedures regarding detection
and analysis of product nonconformance to specification. Basic understanding of statistical quality
control, and Eaton Engineering systems, components and product applications.

• Thorough knowledge of cost control techniques as they apply to the total quality concept, budgeting
and fixed asset planning for return on investment.
• Administrative skills required to guide product quality, employee involvement and productivity
programs.

• Highly developed human relations, communications and internal consulting skills necessary to
establish and maintain effective work relationships with the various plant functions and Division staff,
customer and supplier personnel, and to promote and motivate employee involvement in, and
acceptance of, new methodologies, etc.