Quality Manager

The Manager Quality position is responsible for leading and providing guidance to the quality team and ensuring the team meets all internal and external Key Performance Indicators on a monthly basis as well as establishing and maintaining a professional relationship between Renegade RV its customers and suppliers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly manage the Quality team
• Assist with mentoring other quality associates and support positive team collaboration
• Analyze supplier capabilities
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) to maintain, monitor, and improve supplier quality metrics
• Actively work in partnership with and assist SCM in the area of Supplier Quality
• Facilitate and execute improvements and standardization in processes, communications, and technology that support or affect Renegade RV Quality Systems and Supplier Quality.
• Update and improve internal documentation related to supplier quality
• Make decisions regarding completeness, quality, and accuracy of quality documentation and take follow-up actions, as needed
• Request, receive, review, and make necessary improvements to quality documentation which may include control plans, quality plans, PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process), corrective actions (8D), flow charts, etc.
• Support and participate in the:
  • Supplier selection process (SET)
  • Ongoing monitoring and measurement process (SPARC)
  • Corrective action processes (CART, PSR, SCAR) that are related to supplier issues; analyze data and utilize formal problem-solving methodologies and tools
• Conduct internal and supplier quality system audits and participate in the corrective action process to monitor, verify, and close actions.
• Support internal quality containment activities related to supplier issues
• Work with project teams to define project deliverables, project planning, etc.
• Manage the internal PPAP system and adapt automotive concepts to Spartan, as appropriate, to add value but not drive unnecessary cost
• Act as a liaison with suppliers and engineering on Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) projects and ensure suppliers are on track and capable for new launches
• Develop and maintain a professional working relationship at all levels of the organization and positively represent Renegade RV’s interests to customers and suppliers.
• Create and provide technical training to other associates, as needed
• Train, or facilitate the training of, new associates in all aspects of their job function
• Support new and current team member activities – hiring, performance, management, transfers, promotions and disciplinary processes
• Manage vacation approvals, timecard approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
• Motivate, coach, reward, and discipline associates being supervised; resolve personnel issues
• Maintain a high degree of visibility and access to associates
• Communicate with cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues and ensure objectives are met
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
• Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of six years experience in supplier quality engineering and product quality engineering with a proven understanding of engineering principles and quality tools.
• Knowledge and experience in RVIA standard and auditing
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Six Sigma / Lean Certification & Experience a plus
• Intermediate computer skills are required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Minitab
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions
• Proven ability to plan and handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Strong:
  • Communication skills, verbal and written
  • Leadership attributes and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Willing to travel as needed

Functional Experience:

• 6 years 
• Experience in supplier quality engineering and product quality engineering with a proven understanding of engineering principles and quality tools.

Management Experience:

• 2-5 years

Approximate Number of Reports:

• 8

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. 

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