Quality Manager HIROTEC Manufacturing America, located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, is part of the HIROTEC Group, headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan. HIROTEC Group delivers body-in-white closures, exhaust systems, flexible closure tooling, and stamping dies to automotive customers around the world. With a US headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI, HIROTEC Group operates 33 facilities in eight countries. Currently, we are seeking a Quality Manager to become a part of the HIROTEC team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Responsible for the coordination and allocation of manpower to support company quality activities to achieve customer deliverable. + Responsible for setting company objectives and related training. + Coordinates cross functional team to develop, refine and execute company quality plan. + Ensures training and development of Quality department. + Maintains and monitors department training system. + Develops standardized methods and processes for the Quality area. + Responsible for overall department financials and budget controls for Quality department. + Works with the customer and leadership to forecast the expected expenditures for programs to achieve the scope of work. + Reviews and facilitates lessons learned and open issues to appropriate groups. + Reviews financial status of projects with upper management. + Participates in and support 5S, QS, kaizen and lean manufacturing activities. + Maintains a strong understanding of HIROTEC Manufacturing America database and ISO requirements. + Takes responsibility for any follow-up on communications to be sure desired outcome is achieved. + Provides necessary guidance and structure for special characteristics for products or processes as needed. + Provides necessary guidance and structure for changes, new directions, new processes, and new product introductions. + Communicates with appropriate parties as necessary within the HMA team and HIROTEC Corporation. + Responsible for communicating with customers and vendors; providing or receiving feedback where necessary; provides updates on deliverables. + Responsible for taking preventative action by proactively assessing project quality and takes appropriate corrective actions. + Active in project scoping, kickoff and closure meetings. + Initiates or suggests plans to motivate assigned manpower to achieve work goals and to improve QS operating system. + Utilizes customer portals to retrieve, report, and/or request pertinent customer information. + Other duties or special projects may be assigned. If you are hardworking, dependable, and enjoy a group environment, come join the HIROTEC Manufacturing America team. An excellent work environment and benefits await you!