forteq is an integral partner of the automotive and consumer electronics industry worldwide. We provide design, development, manufacturing, assembly and packaging services for high precision transmission systems and precision plastic components. forteq is headquartered in Nidau, Switzerland and employs approximately 800 employees at several engineering and production sites in Europe, USA and China.

forteq North America is currently seeking a Quality Manager at our W. Henrietta, NY location. The Quality Manager needs to have greater than 5 years working as Quality Supervisor or Manager or >10 years as Quality Engineer. Be able to lead IATF Audits or at minimum be part of IATF certification team. Have 10+ years in Automotive (Tier 1 or Tier 2) working in or with Quality. Have a good understanding of MSA and Metrology. Have good experience and/or being exposed to injection molding and have work closely with vendors that have injection molding and engineering resins.

Essential Duties:

• Day to day management of Quality department personnel including Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, Metrologists and inspectors.
• Manages quality daily, including managing and supporting the training and assignment of personnel on all aspects within the quality system.
• Organizes quality assurance operations to achieve stated objectives; periodically reviews the function’s effectiveness and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Coordinates the activities of the quality function with other company activities, as necessary.
• Provides for, and may participate in internal and external training programs for company personnel on quality initiatives, inspection and testing, standards and specifications, etc.
• Develops quality programs to ensure the quality of finished products, which meet customer quality standards and specifications.
• Ensures the continual improvement of the quality management system by implementing appropriate tools and initiatives such as kaizen, six sigma, etc.
• Ensures that the QMS meets requirements for documented information including documents company policies, procedures, practices and record keeping.
• Utilizes IQMS (ERP) system as appropriate.
• Manages all aspects of supplier quality including selection, monitoring, inspection, tracking and reporting of supplier p performance. Initiates supplier improvement initiatives as required.
• Provides training in and manages the implementation of statistical process control (SPC), establishment of work instruction and product acceptability standards and the evaluation of employee improvement skills.
• Implements and controls the Gage Calibrations system ensuring inspection and test equipment is calibrated properly and on time.
• Monitors customer problems and manages the coordination necessary for corrective actions and root-cause solutions through the use of quality problem solving techniques.
• Ensures that customer portals, databases, etc. are updated properly meeting required goals for data quality and delivery.
• Works with customer’s quality management functions to negotiate specifications and other quality issues in order to clarify product requirements; supplies guidance and training to other departments to assist in the development of products that meet requirements when daily operations needs assistance in these matters.
• Participates in and provides input and guidance to contract, design, process and other reviews.
• Manages the proper reporting of quality inspection work and time data.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in total quality management through reading, attendance at seminars, etc.
• Prepares for leads, manages, tracks, responds to and acts as liaison for Third Party, Customer, Internal and other external audits.
• Acts as the facilities PRODUCT SAFETY CONFORMANCE REPRESENTATIVE. Ensuring the safety of products produced per forteq, customer, IATF and VDA requirements and guidelines.
• Acts the liaison and leader for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Ensuring the implementation and improvement of the system.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Involved in leading high performing teams (including inclusion and diversity)
• High energy and experience in high growth companies – Expecting to work long hours initially
• Entrepreneurial behavior, ownership and accountability (clear examples on how he/she demonstrates that)
• Attention to detail; ability to deal with people at all organizational levels within and outside forteq
• Good administrative, analytical, mathematical, interpersonal, organizational, planning, problem solving and oral and written communication skills; and demonstrated ability in directing and training people are required
• Ability to perform basic inspections using hand gages (CMM programming, advanced testing skills preferred)
• Ability to use standard MS office software such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Working Conditions: Office and environments. Normal color vision, safety glasses and ear protectors are required. Interstate and some international travel involving customer and supplier contact may be required.

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

forteq North America is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Vet

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Henrietta, NY 14586: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

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