The Quality Manager will be responsible for the overall quality management function of the plant, including quality systems, in-process quality control, supplier quality management, new project quality planning, customer complaint resolution, and quality team leadership.
The role ensures compliance with customer requirements, IATF ***** standards, and EHS regulations while driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Key ResponsibilitiesQuality System & Audit Management
- Maintain and continuously improve the IATF ***** Quality Management System.
- Standardize the implementation of quality tools and methodologies.
- Coordinate internal audits, customer audits, and third-party certification audits.
- Lead corrective action plans and ensure timely closure of audit findings and non-conformities.
Manufacturing Quality Control
- Oversee product quality throughout all manufacturing processes, including:
- Injection molding
- Blow molding
- Wrapping
- Spraying/Painting
- Assembly
- Identify and eliminate recurring quality issues.
- Reduce process abnormalities and scrap rates.
Incoming Material & Finished Goods Quality
- Manage incoming material inspection and supplier quality performance.
- Establish quality standards for inspection, packaging, warehousing, and shipping processes.
- Ensure proper protection and handling of finished products.
New Projects & Engineering Change Management
- Lead APQP activities for new product launches.
- Conduct risk assessments and quality planning activities.




- Coordinate trial production runs and PPAP submissions.
- Mitigate quality risks related to engineering changes and material modifications.
Customer Quality Management
- Manage customer complaints and quality concerns.
- Lead 8D problem-solving activities.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Resolve critical quality incidents to minimize customer impact and financial losses.
Supplier Quality Management
- Conduct supplier audits and quality assessments.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics.
- Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives to ensure stable incoming quality.
KPI Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and analyze key quality performance indicators.
- Prepare and present periodic quality reports.
- Ensure timely closure of quality issues through structured improvement plans.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Department.
- Conduct performance evaluations and skills development programs.
- Foster employee engagement and reduce turnover within the quality team.
Shopfloor Quality Management
- Ensure compliance with 5S standards throughout the plant.
- Implement quality risk prevention measures on the production floor.




- Prevent part mix-ups, contamination, and handling-related quality issues.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Customer Rejection PPM
- First Pass Yield (FPY)
- Scrap Rate
- Zero Batch Quality Failure
- PPAP Approval Rate
- Corrective Action Closure Rate
- Supplier Incoming Acceptance Rate
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
Experience
- Minimum 8-12 years of experience in Quality Management within the automotive industry.
- Proven experience managing:
- Quality Systems
- Customer Quality
- Supplier Quality
- Manufacturing Quality
- New Product Launches (APQP / PPAP)
- Experience with automotive plastic manufacturing processes is highly preferred.
Technical Knowledge
- IATF *****
- Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
- 8D Problem Solving
- Customer Audits
- Supplier Audits
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies
Leadership Skills
- Strong team management and coaching capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
Employment Conditions
- Direct contract with the company.
- Start date: ASAP.
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
Location
Parque Industrial Chichimeco
Jesús María, Aguascalientes, México, C.P. *****
Sueldo: $80,****** - $100,****** al mes
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial

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