Category
Quality
Job Location
620 South Platt Road, Milan, Michigan
Tracking Code
10842
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
WE ARE AUTOKINITON
DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTO MANUFACTURERS.
At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers.
Our dedicated teams, proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility.
CAREERS WITH AUTOKINITON
Building the Future—Together.
Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement.
Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.
Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.
Quality Manager
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Quality assurance: analyzes, evaluates, and presents information concerning factors such as business situations, production capabilities, manufacturing problems, economic trends, and cost associated with quality assurance.
- Suggest and debates alternative methods and procedures in solving problems both internal and external.
- Develops initial and subsequent modifications of product quality assurance program to delineate areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures within program, according to and consistent with company goals and policies.
- Participates in management meetings with site managerial/supervisory personnel to establish, delineate, and review program policies, to coordinate functions and operations between departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives.
- Reviews technical problems and procedures encountered and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
- Develops and analyzes statistical data to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
- Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
- Directs, through intermediate personnel, workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
- Serves as Quality Management Representative for ISO-9001; champions ISO-9001 conformance in department.
- Appoint an EMR within the Quality Department per Environmental Procedure EMP-4.4.1-01.
- Provides quality characteristics during product or process development to meet customer expectations.
- Coordinates development and maintenance of the Quality Manual and Quality System requirements.
- Addresses and follows through with in-house and customer issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
- 5+ years management experience in a manufacturing environment
- 7+ years experience in quality
This full-time, salary role is a part of our Leadership team and reports to the Plant Manager.
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.
