Quality Manager

Description:

Abcor Filters is looking for a Quality Manager to lead quality for our direct Tier 1 OEM supply. In this role, you'll be the plant's go-to expert for OEM onboarding, launch readiness, and quality system compliance — making sure every finished good meets our customers' and our own standards. You'll work across engineering, operations, and logistics to build and continuously improve a quality system that supports management review and drives real, ongoing improvement.

If you know Stellantis, GM, and Ford supplier processes inside and out and you thrive in a fast-moving automotive manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

· Serve as the primary quality expert for new OEM (Tier 1) customer onboarding

· Lead APQP gate reviews and manage PPAP submissions through OEM-specific portals

· Implement and maintain customer-specific requirements (CSRs) and the Supplier Quality Manual at the plant level

· Manage OEM supplier portals (Stellantis e-Connect, NCT, GM Covisint, Ford WERS), meeting all submission and KPI deadlines

· Apply AIAG-VDA PFMEA methodology and conduct VDA 6.3 process audits

· Lead DFMEA reviews with engineering, ensuring safety and regulatory characteristics are properly controlled

· Own corrective action plans and lead Annual Quality Review (AQR) preparation

· Manage OEM warranty claims end-to-end and participate in field return programs (3CPR, IPTV analysis)

· Monitor in-process KPIs and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), leading containment and complaint resolution

· Flow down customer requirements to sub-tier suppliers and manage their PPAP and quality sign-offs

· Represent the plant during OEM customer visits, audits, and launch readiness reviews

Train and support cross-functional teams and head office on OEM expectations and obligations

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

Minimum Qualifications:

· Engineering Degree/Diploma, CQE, or equivalent experience

· 7+ years in automotive quality, including direct Tier 1 OEM supplier experience

· Hands-on experience with Stellantis systems (e-Connect, NCT, NSA, AQR, 3CPR)

· Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA (AIAG-VDA), Control Plans, and VDA 6.3

· Working knowledge of IATF 16949 for direct OEM supply

· Structured problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) plus SPC and data analysis

· IATF 16949 Internal/Lead Auditor certification

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

· Experience with QMS software (Intelex, CARA, or equivalent