Title: Regional Quality Manager - GVTID: req11052Type: Full Time Function: Customer Satisfaction / Quality Division: PT - Global Valvetrain Location: Plymouth, MI, United States (47001 Port Street) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Federal Mogul's Global Valvetrain Business Unit and Powertrain Division is looking for a RegionalQuality Manager. This person will be responsible for addressing significant quality-related circumstances and key customer concerns in an effort to improve the overall quality of our production and service. Thisposition will also assess the overall health of the quality environment in all the regional plants, and advise/execute on actions to remedy gaps, weaknesses and risks in identified plants. This person will also make a significant contribution to improving the overall quality, responsiveness and reputation ofFederal-Mogul. This person will become a valued member of our Quality Department, where we strive to promote from within wherever possible; therefore, opportunities for advancement are strong. An ideal candidate for this position is a candidate who possesses a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field and proven professional experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead people and achieve results through others, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of regional and global operating standards and procedures such as ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949 and the new IATF16949 are all necessary qualifications for this position.We are ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You will first hear from someone in Human Resources to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Global Valvetrain North American Operations Director. We pride ourselves on moving through the processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Address current, significant quality issues in product supplied in their specific region to key customers.
•Focus on serious events agreed upon with the business unit.
•Assess quality systems health of all Global Valvetrain plants in the region and recommend/execute appropriate actions to remedy and/or prevent quality-production related conditions.
•Develop and reinforce current quality standards and methodologies into the region that are driven by both industry standards and Federal-Mogul Corporate Quality expectations.
•Support overall Quality initiatives driven from both central Corporate Quality and the BU quality strategies.
•Audit Plants in the region as-needed in order to assess the quality operating systems and gaps to expected levels.
•Maintain knowledge of customer requirements, as things change and evolve.
•Assist with training of quality (and quality impacted) resources in the plants and technology centers.
• Communicate actively and effectively with management, Corporate Quality and Senior Leadership, as-needed.
•Lead problem solving teams.
•Assess solution effectiveness, and report resolutions to customers.
•Provide training to specific areas such as: FMEA's, SPC, Control Plans, Statistics, DOE, etc. The level of this training is to address what needs to be done to meet these specific requirements. It is also designed to provide hands-on assistance in how to meet the requirements.
• Conduct Management reviews of the Quality System and other systems as required.
•Travel to regional locations, primarily in North America.REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent required.
•Certifications in Quality and Program Management preferred.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
•Minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in quality (or equivalent) within a manufacturing environment.
•Automotive OE experience required.
•Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
•Strong planning capabilities with the ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year period.
•Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
•Knowledge of regional and global operating standards and procedures such as ISO9001, TS/ISO16949 and the new IATF16949.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills.
•Problem analysis and problem resolution skills, at both a strategic and functional level.
•Ability to travel min 50% of the time.
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation is a leading global supplier of original and aftermarket equipment for the automotive, aerospace, mining, marine and industrial markets. Founded in 1899 in Detroit, MI., Federal Mogul has more than 53,000 employees globally and maintains its world headquarters in Southfield, MI. The company's products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced vehicle safety.
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