Quality Manager

Join the LIPPERT team and become part of the industry-leading manufacturer of USA-made CURT custom towing and truck accessories.

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all our customers.

Our Eau Claire, Wisconsin facility, manufacturing Curt and Ranch Hand brand products is seeking a Quality Manager.

Our Quality Managers develop, implement, and manage quality systems to ensure production of product consistent with established standard and customer specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain all ISO/IATF 16949 requirements, certifications, and other customer required quality standards.
• Plan, develop, and be accountable for a comprehensive quality program that meets internal and external standards.
• Establish and communicate quality control policies, procedures, and practices to comply with legal mandates.
• Understand and have the ability to proficiently use the following: New Product Development, Lean, 6S, Automotive Core tools; Advanced Product Quality Planning & Control Plan (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Develop and execute processes related to production, inventory control, calibration, warehousing and maintenance.
• Monitor and review total quality performance with KPIs, determining areas that need corrective and preventative action.
• Identify, recommend and procure necessary quality test equipment used to assess production quality in the plant.
• Strategically plan, develop, promote, and implement programs designed to improve supplier performance, productivity and reduce costs associated with quality issues.
• Participate with launch teams to lead and coordinate supplier APQP and PPAP deliverables for purchased components.
• Collect, maintain, and publish plant, customer scorecards, and supplier performance metrics monthly.
• Manage a responsive 8D CARs process that conducts timely containment measures, effective root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Travel to other locations (less than 25%).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Work Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years professional experience managing Quality and/or related field.
• IATF experience required.
• Education: BS or BA in Engineering or Quality related field is required.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Office, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Quality Auditor

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass EVerify.

Why We are Different:

We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Apply at careers.lippert.com!

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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