Get ready to unleash your passion for Quality!!!  Due to an upcoming retirement you can use your amazing leadership skills to drive quality performance for 8 plants in 5 states. Reporting to the CEO, you will be an integral part of a entrepreneurial company that is growing organically and through acquisitions. This is your opportunity to shine!!!   You will: Develop systems for and/or participate in APQP/PPAP activities. Develop systems for production's performance with QA standards.      Maintain Customer Specific Quality System Requirements. Develop Quality Assurance training for employees. Investigate methods for improving product quality. Interface with Program Mgmt., Materials, and Manufacturing. Lead TS16949 initiatives. Liaison with external parties (customer & supplier) on matters relating to the quality system. Develop, document, and provide for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, production, and quality. Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards. Perform Problem-solving Techniques

As a stand-out candidate you will have:

A Degree preferred Minimum  of 5 years leading a Quality team Automotive experience Heavy truck experience a plus Injection molding and/or automated paint experience a plus Multi-plant experience TS16949 experience Strong problem solving and analytical skills Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates, suppliers, and customers. Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Why this job? Strong benefits that begin first day of employment and include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(K) plus match. Work with a CEO who is growth-minded. Work with a CEO who is not a micro manager but accessible when you need him. Opportunity to flourish in an entrepreneurial environment.
Local/commutable candidates preferred.  Will assist with relocation for candidates from surrounding states.