Quality Systems and Safety manager

The Quality Systems and Safety Manager will be responsible for leading the systems and safety teams that supports the Arens Williams Business Unit. 

The incumbent will be responsible for all systems related quality and safety activities with a goal to maintain compliance with international, customer, and corporate standards. 

Location: Arlington Height, IL

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

Maintains compliance to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, ISO 14001, and Corporate Safety programs

Leads the certification and maintenance processes for the standards listed above, filling the role of management representative as defined by the standard

Directs and monitors processes and ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal, and company-designated regulations

Manages internal audit programs related to international standards, customer and corporate requirements.

Maintains oversight quality management system and ensures continuous quality improvement by addressing deficiencies in a timely manner and communicating concerns to the appropriate parties

Ownership of all Quality System and Safety Documentation

Leverages a strong foundation in Six Sigma and Lean methodology to support continual process improvement

Perform quality and safety trends analysis and reports

Maintains close working relationships with departmental managers/supervisors to assure proper support of the quality and safety systems at each location. Provides guidance to and counsels employees.

What you bring:

7+ years' experience in an automotive manufacturing company

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Demonstrable leadership skills and people management capability

Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams in process improvement initiatives

Experience with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2000 and/or IATF 16949 applied to both manufacturing and product development.  Internal auditor credentials desired.

Preference given to candidates experienced with VDA requirements

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry desired

Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office.

Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, prioritize work, and operate with a sense of urgency.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.

Arens Controls products comprise state-of-the-art drivetrain components, such as ‘by-wire’ and mechanical transmission shifters, as well as electronic control systems for the Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) market.
The products are the legacy of the Arens Controls company founded in 1939 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2013.

Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-industrialgroup.com/About/Arens-Controls

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.