Company Overview
Established in 1986, Ground Effects has grown to become a multi-faceted supplier of interior and exterior accessory components for the automotive industry. We are headquartered in Windsor, Ontario.
At GFX, we have created a culture that values long-standing employees and excellence in everything we do. Employees can expect to be a part of a great team that values safety and quality.
Summary
Ground Effects is currently searching for a Quality Manager to support our team in Windsor, Ontario. The Quality Manager oversees the quality processes at the manufacturing plants to ensure a quality product to our customers. To ensure solid APQP/PPAP/launch processes and activities are conducted. To oversee and ensure processes and procedures are implemented and enforced at the responsible plants.
Responsibilities
- Supporting Quality Engineers at all GFX Manufacturing plants.
- Ensure quality processes and procedures are implemented and enforced.
- Aid in the training and development of plant Quality Engineers on all aspects of their jobs
- Provide training and guidance on quality processes and procedures.
- Ensure solid problem solving and actions to prevent reoccurrences at the plants
- Ensure that plant measurables are accurate and available
- Ensure customer expectations are being met (voice of customer) in all areas
- Supporting APQP and Launch activities at all GFX Manufacturing plants.
- Ensure that compliant PPAP activities are conducted at all plants.
- Meet customer PPAP timing expectations
- Ensure all launch readiness activities are conducted and complete
- Ensure all customer expectations are met
- Supporting customer and continuous improvement activities at all plants
- Ensure procedures and work instructions are sufficient, suggesting changes as required to improve plant quality
- Understand customer expectations and how to implement changes
- Audit processes to ensure compliance and look for opportunities for improvements
- Analyze system data to identify trends and present areas of improvement
- Work in compliance with any government and site policies. Report unsafe acts or unsafe conditions
- Report all workplace incidents/accidents to your manager.
- Use and wear protective clothing, equipment or devices issued for protection and ensure that they are properly maintained. Set example for plants
- Notify Supervision if any protective material, equipment, or device is missing or not functioning properly.
- Qualifications
- Education
- Minimum Required: Grade 12 completion or equivalent
Experience
Minimum Required:
- Previous experience as Quality Engineer
- Previous experience managing/supervising people
Preferred:
- 3-5 years as QE
- Quality Background in a painting &/or assembly environment as an OEM supplier
- IATF internal or Lead Auditor certification
- Preferred: College or University Graduate
- Job Specific Skills
Minimum Required:
- Must have extensive knowledge of IATF- 16949 requirements including experience with documentation and implementation.
- Must have knowledge of and experience with all core tools (APQP process including PPAP, FMEA and Control Plan, MSA, SPC)
- Must have blueprint reading skills
- Must have strong computer skills.
- Must be knowledgeable in customer specific requirements.
- Must have experience in dealing with customers and suppliers in matters relating to product quality
- Must be team oriented.
- Must have and maintain an appropriate and valid Ontario Driver's license.
- Must have and maintain legal access/entry to the United States.
The following working conditions are present or expected on a daily basis:
- Travel may be required
- Ability to conduct presentations.
Normal office environment; manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
Are you ready to COME GROW WITH US?!
Apply today! For more information, please visit our website at www.gfxltd.com
Only the selected candidates will receive a response. Thank you for your interest in our organization!
Ground Effects Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Pay: $85,000.00-$106,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
