Quality Manager - Automotive Supplier - SW Michigan

Summit Polymers Inc. is a world-class Tier One and Tier Two automotive supplier of plastic injection molded interior trim, specializing in the design, prototype and production of instrument panel and console components and mechanical assemblies for kinetic parts.  Summit is a privately held company with 2800 employees at 11 manufacturing sites, with plants in SW Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Mexico, and China; plus a Technical Center in Kalamazoo, MI and Sales and Engineering office in Dearborn, MI.  Among Summit’s customer base are Toyota, Ford, and GM.  Summit’s track record of profitability and success is a direct result of commitment to superior product development using set-based engineering, lean manufacturing, and technological leadership.  A high-energy staff is dedicated to the quality, the urgency, and the low cost that is imperative to survival in today’s global automotive economy. 

Summit is an innovative, quality focused supplier committed to the Toyota Production System (TPS) at all levels of the organization.  Lean manufacturing is not a separate function but is integrated into all aspects of the organization from the up-front product development cycle as Knowledge Based Product Development, to the overriding philosophical model for every department, at every plant

Summit Polymers currently has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Manager to join the management team at a SW Michigan plant.

 

Job Requirements:Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain good customer and supplier relationships.  Administer the company’s Quality Assurance Program; coordinate overall quality specifications and standards; and develop process control and inspection procedures. Manage plant Quality Engineers, lead by example, and hold people accountable using measurable metrics. Ability to problem solve using standardized lean manufacturing methodologies. Oversight and working knowledge of advance quality planning techniques such as:  8-D, SPC, GD&T, FMEA, and PPAP. Experience and quality engineering background to be able to identify quality issues, troubleshoot problems and communicate solutions with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Positively represent Summit and to provide the customer with the level of support that assures continued success. 

 

Position requires BS in Engineering with 5 years relevant experience in automotive manufacturing or total equivalent experience.  Summit offers a very competitive compensation and benefit package, generous profit sharing, 401(k), flexible spending options, relocation consideration, medical, dental, prescription and life insurance, plus progressive career advancement for high performers.  Applicants must include salary requirements and/or history.  Summit is unable to sponsor any additional TN or H1B Visas at this time.  NO RECRUITERS.