Quality Manager: Thermofelts and Fine-Needling (Automotive)

SUMMARY:
Lead the site Quality function within Thermofelts & Fine-Needling operations. Ensure full compliance to ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and VDA 6.3, while driving continuous improvement and meeting all OEM-specific requirements

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site Quality Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Manage and maintain IATF/ISO/VDA systems

• Conduct internal & supplier audits

• Act as main customer quality liaison

• Drive corrective & preventive actions

• Oversee QC processes (incoming, in-process, final inspection)

• Lead and develop the Quality team

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Grade 12

• National Diploma in Quality Management or Engineering

• Certified Internal Auditor: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3 & VDA 6.5

Experience

• 5 years or more in Automotive Manufacturing

• 5 years or more in a Quality Manager role

• Strong experience maintaining IATF QMS

• OEM exposure (Toyota, Ford, VW, BMW, Nissan, MBSA, Isuzu, etc.)

• Experience with customer, supplier & 3rd party audits

Technical Expertise

• Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA (AIAG/VDA), MSA, SPC, 8D

• Control Plans, Flow Charts, RCA

• KPI analysis (PPM, scrap, CPK/CMK)

• Supplier Quality & AQL management