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Key Responsibilities
Prioritize, track and drive quality projects using formal project management and quality assessment tools including problem solving and root cause analysis and implementation. Communicate milestone dates and contingency plans if needed
Manage document control system for Quality Assurance System Documents and Procedures by developing, implementing, training, and ensuring adherence on a continuous basis.
Responsible for management of quality requirements associated with the development and launch of new products and product changes, including FAR’s, retained samples, engineering change control and in-process checks
Author and/or review design input/output/validation documents, product and process specifications, control plans and/or test methods
Develop, implement and train a quality system including risk evaluations, validation of processes/tools/product, FMEA, statistical test design, statistical lifetime estimation, and “QHSE Zero Vision & 4-Eyes Wide Open” programs
Additional Responsibilities
Manage and conduct internal/external audits to assure compliance and continual improvement
Review activities for receiving inspection, starting materials release, and process validation
Interface with Operations to assure that quality considerations and requirements are adequately covered in manufacturing procedures, equipment selection, design, validation and training
Participate in internal and supplier product development projects from the initial requirements phases through to the QA, deployment phases and develop necessary methodologies for process and product quality control
Establishes corrective actions for non-conformance and ensures timely resolution. Executes and reports best practices to support continuous improvement within the site and the FHCS Quality Community (e.g. monthly Global Quality Calls, SharePoint)
Organization
Directly Reports to: Plant Director
Functionally reports to: Corporate Regional Quality Manager
Corporate QHSE
Number of Direct reports: locally specific
Interactions
Plant Director
Site Leadership Team
Operations
Engineering
R&D
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Marketing
FHCS Corporate Quality
Sales Office Site Quality Officer
Customer Service
Consumer Affairs
External Suppliers
External Certification Services
Local HSE / LEAN Experts Operation
Professional Experience and Education
Bachelor’s degree in Quality preferred, or other technical field
3+ years of in-depth Quality System implementation and execution in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 or comparable management system
2+ years of on-site process quality engineering or supplier QA consultancy
Experience as management system auditor preferred, at least as internal auditor
Specific knowledge
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Must be organized, have an eye for detail, and able to put ideas into tangible form
Proven ability to drive projects and lead teams
Highly skilled in organization and priority setting; ability to manage and execute on multiple, critical projects simultaneously
Ability to train and develop staff
Expert root cause analysis skills
Knowledge of change management processes
Specific Competencies
Strong oral and written communications skills (local language & English) within multiple cultures & hierarchical organizations to share complex issues in a comprehensive & understandable way
Consistently seeks learning opportunities to develop organization and as an individual
Critical thinking capacities to challenge the status quo and bring change where necessary
Capability to work independently and drive a program to effective implementation
Versatile and collaborative member of a team focused on achieving results
Ability to build relationships with all levels of an organization
Able to meet timelines in fast-paced environment
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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