Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Plant Assistant Quality Manager role supports quality operations at a manufacturing plant, focusing on system compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement in the automotive sector.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supporting daily quality department operations, maintaining quality systems per IATF 16949, leading audits and corrective actions, collaborating with various teams to resolve quality issues, serving as a customer quality representative, leading Core Tools activities, and assisting with IATF certification audits.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, strong knowledge of automotive quality systems especially IATF 16949, be certified or a strong candidate for IATF Internal Lead Auditor, and have experience with Core Tools like PPAP, APQP, MSA, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
Compensation and benefits
The job offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Work environment and culture
The company values sustainability, operational excellence, and forward-thinking technology, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Company information
The client is a publicly traded global manufacturer in the automotive and transportation sectors, known for advanced components and systems that enhance vehicle performance and safety.
Application process
Applicants are instructed to apply directly to the posting to learn more about the position.
Company overview
Variant Partners is a boutique executive search and recruiting firm specializing in connecting top talent with organizations across various industries, including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Established in 1970, the company has a long history of delivering personalized recruitment solutions, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to match clients with candidates for leadership, technical, and niche roles. Variant Partners generates revenue through client fees for retained and contingent search services, emphasizing long-term partnerships and tailored hiring strategies. Their commitment to integrity, collaboration, and results has made them a trusted partner in talent acquisition for over five decades.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in automotive quality systems, especially your experience with IATF 16949 standards and Core Tools like PPAP, APQP, MSA, PFMEA, and Control Plans, as these are central to the Plant Assistant Quality Manager role at Variant Partners.
Highlight leadership skills in quality operations and your ability to support or lead internal audits and corrective actions, showcasing your capability to maintain and improve quality systems effectively.
Apply through multiple channels including Variant Partners' official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with current employees or managers within Variant Partners' quality or manufacturing divisions on LinkedIn to gain insights about the role and company culture; potential ice breakers include commenting on recent sustainability initiatives or asking about their experience with IATF certification processes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating exact keywords from the job description such as 'IATF 16949,' 'internal audits,' 'Core Tools,' and 'customer-facing quality representative' to help your resume pass automated screenings.
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