Manufacturing Quality Manager - GENTHERM MEDICAL, LLC : Job Details

At Gentherm, we say, It's about the person. We're with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world. Manufacturing Quality Manager IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY We have an opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Manufacturing Quality Manager. The ideal candidate thrives in complex situations requiring problem solving and high levels of process improvement thinking - you are experienced at making the complex simple. The role reports to the Plant Manager / dotted line to QA/RA Executive Director and has direct reports. This role is 100% onsite working in a production environment and needs to be available to work 7:00am-4:30pm. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees and improves product quality and compliance in production and service departments by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Acts as a change agent to enhance processes and key performance indicators (KPIs) in delivery, quality, and safety. Establishes quality standards with vendors in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Manages quality-related processes, including inspections, medical device manufacturing, process improvement, design transfer, and KPI management. Provides support for statistical analysis, non-conforming product control, equipment calibration, and supply chain management. Monitors industry trends and analyzes data for continuous improvement. Responsible for managing manufacturing employees, training, and supporting the Plant Manager and Quality Management Representative. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Quality, or Manufacturing Engineering Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience Minimum of 3 years of management experience Analytical and quantitative approach to problem solving Prior Project Management, problem-solving experience Prior Manufacturing process improvement experience Excellent verbal and written communications skills Strong leadership qualities++ Proficiency of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical device Demonstrated success in delivering productivity and cost improvements Knowledge and experience using ERP system Six-Sigma Green or Black belt COMPETENCIES: Deliver Results Understand the mission and output of your team; set SMART objectives and deliver Drive Change Focus on agility and commitment to continuous improvement; Understand and act on internal and external drivers of change Build Capability Foster a culture of learning and development; Support individual growth through continuous feedback to achieve personal and professional goals Cultivate Innovation Openly embrace, create, implement and support new and innovative ideas, processes and technology that deliver business results Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.