Quality Manager - Automotive | Chicago

Quality Manager Automotive Chicago

Our client is a rapidly growing Tier 1 automotive supplier with a strong national footprint. Backed by an experienced and dedicated leadership team, they are deeply committed to their customers, product quality, and employees. They manufacture a diverse range of components for major OEMs, including interior and exterior assemblies, suspension systems, and more.

Job Description

Lead and maintain PPAP / APQP deliverables to ensure compliance with internal, customer, and AIAG standards. Ensure all documentation is accurate, organized, current, and consistently followed. Verify that all product specifications meet requirements for fit, finish, durability, and appearance. Monitor and report company performance on key product and process characteristics (KPCs) and ensure improvement plans are in place. Maintain and update all internal and customer databases to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure proper use and maintenance of compulsory certification marks for finished, non-conforming, and modified products. Notify certification bodies of any product changes related to compulsory certification marks. Act as the Customer Representative for all plant-level quality concerns and communications. Support initiatives to enhance internal performance related to scrap reduction, downtime, efficiency, and first-time quality (FTQ). Manage overall supplier performance, including conducting supplier visits and audits as required. Document all activities in accordance with company and quality system requirements. Follow all company emergency evacuation procedures to ensure employee safety. Perform any additional duties as assigned by management. Alert the Plant Manager to any situations that could pose significant risks to product assurance, facility operations, employee safety, or customer satisfaction. Initiate proactive actions to prevent nonconformance in products, processes, and systems. Identify and record issues related to product, process, or system nonconformance. Recommend and verify corrective or preventive solutions through appropriate channels. Control processing and delivery of nonconforming products until issues are resolved. Lead, manage, and mentor the Quality Department, driving overall performance and ongoing development. Create and implement skill improvement plans for all team members while monitoring departmental effectiveness. Oversee the completion of corrective actions and track, report, and enhance customer satisfaction metrics (PPM, PRR, NCT, QR, etc.). Provide leadership and guidance across departments for internal problem-solving. Maintain data-driven systems for product and process reporting, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

7+ years of management experience in an automotive manufacturing setting within quality. Strong understanding of IATF16949 with experience in leading audits. Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with high-profile customers. Familiarity with Core Tools - APQP / PPAP, FAI, GD&T, RCA, and CAPA. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blue prints. Lean / six sigma experience. SPC. Gage Calibration. Sponsorship NOT Provided.

What's on Offer

Salary starting at $100,000+ with flexibility depending on experience and interviews. 2-3 weeks PTO. Company Paid Holidays, Christmas time shutdown. Full insurance coverage plans offered. 401k matching. More.