Quality Control Manager

Role OverviewThe Quality Control Manager - Battery System Assembly is responsible for ensuring exceptional quality across both internal operations and supplier networks related to battery system manufacturing. This role leads quality efforts throughout the product lifecycle-from process development and audit readiness to supplier oversight and continuous improvement. The manager also directs the work of the internal quality control team and partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, and global suppliers to ensure compliance with MNAe's standards and customer expectations. This role will work at the MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC at our Ellabell, GA location.Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)Maintains the company's QMS and ensures the company remains compliant with IATF 16949 and required customer quality standards.Analyze quality data, production capabilities, customer complaints, and 4M changes to assess risks and initiate improvements.Conduct regular audits of CKD/LP/GS component suppliers and operate routine improvement councils.Lead root cause elimination activities for chronic defects in the BMA/BSA manufacturing processes and analyze improvement effectiveness.Consolidate specialized high voltage battery failure analysis results and provide cross functional feedback.Manage periodic reliability tests for high voltage batteries and oversee PV validation for new projects.Suggests and debates alternative methods and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing customer's requirementsReviews product design for compliance with company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specificationsSupports all Quality Engineering initiatives including Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, etc.Lead supplier qualification activities, including on-site audits and ongoing performance reviews.Manages processing, approves documentation, and provides instructions regarding the Production PartInterface with process engineering, manufacturing plant, and customers on new product/process launchesMaintain clear, thorough records of quality inspections, audits, and issue resolution.Deliver regular quality reports and insights to leadership, including corrective action effectiveness and supplier metrics.Reviews reporting on quality problems or trends for suppliers and leads the corrective action processes for Supplier issuesCoordinates and performs process audits for supplier qualifications or process changesCooperate with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goalsAssigns work and coordinates activities of all subordinate employeesPromote safety in the workplaceAUTHORITY & SCOPE This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)Required Education & Experience:A bachelor's degree is required with a strong preference in quality, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering area2+ years as a Quality Manager or over 5 years of hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Quality EngineerRequired Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Comprehensive knowledge of implementing and maintaining QM systems and its auditing/assessment of internal and external dealings with suppliers and customersKnowledgeable in training techniquesExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skillsPreferred Education and ExperienceAbility to prepare and present executive level reports using advanced Microsoft (PowerPoint/ Excel /Word)Working knowledge of Six Sigma Black/Green BeltBilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not requiredWorking Conditions:Office setting, some walking and standing within and between buildings.Able to travel to suppliers or' customers when required