For more than 100 years Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating cooling and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11000 employees worldwide our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality reduce energy and water consumption lower harmful emissions enable cleaner running vehicles and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine Wisconsin U.S. with operations in North America South America Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine visitmodine.com.
Position Description The Quality Manager is a staff level position reporting to the General Manager and is responsible for the day to day oversight of the quality department and the facility quality program. This position will help develop long term plant strategy as well as develop the internal quality team to support world class product quality and customer satisfaction. The Quality Manager will be responsible for developing and tracking of appropriate KPIs and for periodic reporting of results and corrective actions to senior plant and corporate management.
Key Responsibilities Work with and demand department compliance with a SAFETY FIRST attitude
Develop implement and manage a plant quality system that meets or exceeds customer and certification agency requirements
Work closely with plant and group staff on the development and management of quality specifications test requirements and process controls
Identify and analyze internal and external process quality issues and setting and achieving improvement targets via leancontinuous improvement activities
Interface with customers on technical and quality issues
Be proactive in attending cadenced meetings with top customers establishing partnership relationships
Be able to independently travel to customers or customer site installations to assess correct product deficiencies
Deliver on internal project and external customer commitments
Participate in the business and strategic planning processes
Initiate and participate in the quality planning for the products and processes of the plant
Supervise and direct the activities of the quality department staff
Plan develop and provide training to improve technical competency of personnel
Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing lean CI and quality tools
Establish monitor analyze and report on the major quality indicators of the facility. Develop improvement targets and plans to address correct deficiencies.
Audit the plant quality systems processes and products. Initiate corrective action when required
Facilitate facility-wide corrective and preventative action and problem resolution of customer complaints field failures and product returns to insure prompt and effective responses
Exercise authority to prevent shipment of non-conforming product
Implement and oversee timely 8D reviews of product or process deficiencies including containment short-term corrective actions long-term corrective actions and sustainability
Continuously influence the organization to implement new quality tools and to establish new habits
Maintain the Facility Quality Management System ISO 9001 and ASME Certifications including surveillance assessments and re-certifications
Plan coordinate and manage ISO 9001 internal audit activities
Analyze customer data to improve customer satisfaction
Interface with manufacturing engineering sales customer service customers and vendors to ensure quality expectations are met
Required Education & Qualifications Bachelors degree in engineering manufacturing technology or related field preferred. Relevant experience in metal fabrication or coil manufacturing environments will be considered in lieu of degree.
CQE CQA Certification preferred or the ability to obtain 3-5 years relevant experience working in quality functions
Understanding of the engineering standards and the ability to detect visual discrepancies
Advanced computer skills Word Excel Power Point SAP to support data and KPI reporting in a clear and concise manner
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Must be able to read drawings BOMs and other associated paperwork
Must be familiar with the 8D process and associated problem-solving tools
Must be able to do capability studies and data collection
Working knowledge of PPAPs Control Plans and PFMEAs preferred
Why Choose Modine Health & Well-being Day One • Competitive health dental & vision insurance coverage • Employee Assistance Program
After 90 days of continuous employment • Maternity Leave 12 weeks at 100 pay • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100 • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100 • Paternity Leave 4 weeks at 100 pay
Financial Benefits • 401k Retirement plan and company paid match • Life Insurance • Health Savings Account HSA with employer contribution • Flexible Spending Accounts FSA • Short Term Disability company paid • Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance • Competitive time-off policies • Tuition Reimbursement
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Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package which could include paid vacation short term disability 401k health dental vision life insurance flex spending benefits tuition reimbursement Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
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