Quality Unit Leader

Company: Stellantis
Location: Tipton
Posted on: October 12, 2021

Job Description:

Much has been said and written about Stellantis and the state of the American automotive industry, but the most important part of the story is being written now. Stellantis is creating a global industrial powerhouse. Every new day and new challenge brings the opportunity to drive your future. You'll get involved. You'll take risks. You'll leave your mark. Come and blaze new trails with us!

Quality organization is currently seeking a highly skilled, solutions-oriented Quality Unit Leader to join the Quality team at the Tipton Plant in Kokomo, Indiana. The Quality Unit Leader is responsible for supervising a team of up to 10 bargaining unit employees directly and providing guidance to the production auditors within the specific production teams. This position will require an individual who has excellent communication skills to monitor ongoing quality, interpret layout and x-ray results with appropriate techs, establish necessary clean points, initiate and manage quality sorting parameters, and communicate to the customer. This will require using several quality systems based on Microsoft and Lotus Notes databases. The selected individual will manage cross-functional teams and gain valuable experience/knowledge in a broad spectrum of powertrain automotive engineering, manufacturing, and quality.

The Quality Unit Leader will develop and maintain quality systems that support the daily manufacturing operations to meet product and process quality metrics and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) by working closely with operations team members, team leaders, technical support specialists and business unit leaders. Quality systems include equipment and in-line gages qualification requirements, CMM, metrology and metallurgical lab system, dimensional capability, analysis and risk assessment.

Job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Supervise overall quality in die cast production areas including cast, trim, and inspection
• Communicate with layout technicians and support Met Lab operations as needed
• Support the plant ISO database, processes, and maintain plant profile(s)
• Assist to establish and implement training materials for the ISO databases
• Drive and support cultural change to ensure the success of corporate world class manufacturing initiatives
• Enforce quality system documentation (e.g. operator instructions, gage instruction, process flow diagram, temporary process authorization)
• Manage status and support quarantined material and un-quarantined material
• Establish and control quality product samples through our process and though our customers to qualify changes
• Plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment
• Display effective communication skills to support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership
• Establish partnerships both internally and externally and to influence without direct authority
• Commitment and dedication in delivering a premier product to the consumer
• Represent the "Voice of the Customer" to the platform teams
• Drive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievements
• Exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment

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