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AUTOKINITON is a leading North American supplier of propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components and assemblies. Our 100% vertical integration capabilities allow us to offer our customers end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.  At AUTOKINITON, we are building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road.  Relocation Available.

To help us drive excellence, you have the opportunity to:

• Manage day-to-day Quality activities, concerns, and issues in compliance with standards.
• OEM customer and supplier interface to address Quality issues and corrective actions for facility.
• Lead Quality Auditor for IATF-16949 manufacturing facility including audits.
• Manage preventative methods of controlling Quality through SPC, Visual Management, problem solving and prevention techniques, work in process, etc.
• Quality Lead within the multidisciplinary Plant Management Team.
• Analyze Quality statistical data to determine present standards and establish or proposed Quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Create, assess, implement, and monitor Quality training programs for Associates’ in Quality processes, and procedures.
• Management of testing and dimensional validation.
• Manage tracking and reporting of key Quality measurables.
• Provide Quality continuous improvement strategies that meet/exceed company customer standards.
• Create a cohesive Quality Team through mentoring, coaching, constructive performance feedback, and formal/informal training.
• In this role you are part of the Plant Management Team with direct reports (2 Quality Engineers, 2 Quality Supervisors, and Sr. Quality Engineer).  You will report to the Plant Manager and support from Corporate Area Quality Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in a Quality leadership or Sr. Quality Engineer within automotive manufacturing.
• Hands-on Quality experience within automotive welding assembly environment.
• Knowledge of IATF-16949 standards, documentation, and certification.
• Exhibit Quality Internal Audit experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Quality experience launching programs including APQP and PPAP.
• Effective Quality leadership within the multi-disciplinary Plant Management Team.
• Demonstrate usage of Visual Management in a stamping and assembly environment.
• Validation of interfacing with OEM customers and suppliers to address Quality issues and determine corrective actions.
• Demonstrate a cohesive leadership style for the Quality Team.
• Proficient verbal/written communication and presentation skills with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Advanced computer skills with MSOffice, Quality and ERP systems.

WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE:

Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.

Relocation Assistance:  Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.

Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.