Quality Manager

İTAMEKS DIŞ TİCARETVE PAZARLAMA A.Ş.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Graduate Degree is preferable
  
• At least 10 years of experience with global automotive OEM-Projects, especially PSA, RENAULT and TOYOTA,
  
• Minimum 8 years of experience within quality organisation of an OEM Tier1 supplier,
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience in managerial position in quality,
  
• Excellent knowledge and experience of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 including system development,
  
• IATF 16949 Internal Auditor certification required,
  
• Excellent knowledge and experience of core tools APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and IMDS,
  
• Operational experience in Lean Manufacturing such as VSM, 6S, 8MUDA, Poka Yoke, One Piece Flow,
  
• Experience in active usage of problem solving methods (PDCA, 8D, 6 Sigma, Ishakawa Diagram and Kaizen),
  
• Basic TPE and/or Textile materials knowledge is an asset,
  
• Good knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques, calibration, laboratory testing,
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, decision making and proactive problem solving capabilities, as well as ability to perform under stress,
  
• Analytical minded, goal oriented and initiative taker,
  
• Well organized, self-driven with strong cultural adaptability and flexibility,
  
• Skilled at team building and effectively working with cross functional teams,
  
• Very good command of English both verbal and written (Interviews will be conducted in English),
  
• French as second language is preferred,
  
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office applications and ERP/MRP programs,
  
• Valid driving licence class B,
  
• No restriction for travelling, domestically and internationally,
• No military obligation for male candidates,
  

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the President of Itameks Automotive, the ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Overall development, implementation, improvement and maintenance of the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 conforming with customer and regulatory requirements and promoting consistency throughout the organization,
  
• Obtaining good scores at IATF 16949 audits, and renewing certificates on schedule,
  
• Working in accordance with the principles of continuous improvement and lean management techniques to improve the process quality and efficiency,
  
• Monitoring and improving internal metrics (scrap/waste ratio, customer claim, cost of quality assurance) and customer indicators/ KPIs and developing action plans with the team to achieve the targets,
  
• Coordination of customer audits and following up of corrective and preventive actions,
  
• Planning and conducting internal audits in order to allow sustainability of observed quality systems (5S, products, processes, systems),
  
• Monitoring and managing the closure of all non-conformances and customer complaints using formal problem solving techniques including 8D, Lean Six Sigma tools and leading team to resolution,
  
• Managing and maintaining the Company’s quality inspection and product release programs for incoming/in-process materials, components, processes and finished goods in order to meet customer and safety/regulatory requirements,
  
• Assuring the completeness and archiving of all relevant products/process data for traceability and product liability,
  
• Performing external supplier audits ensuring compliance with Quality Management System,
  
• Monitoring and development of supplier quality to ensure that all components fulfill their specific requirements,
  
• Ensuring accuracy and timely inspection/calibration of monitoring and measuring devices,
  
• Leading, motivating and developing direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies,
  
• Developing training schedules for assigned employees to guarantee a precise personnel development.