Quality Manager

The company, a leading Canadian sports equipment manufacturer with two plants in Canada, is expanding with its first operation in Mexico, located in Apodaca, Nuevo León. We are looking for a:

Quality Manager

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (a university degree is required).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality management functions in manufacturing, ideally in the automotive, plastics, or composites sector.
• Strong background in plastic composite processes (thermoset and thermoplastic), including molding, lamination, carbon fiber, and painting.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing teams across quality functions.
• ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Six Sigma (preferred) certifications.
• Advanced proficiency in English (both conversational and technical).

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with international standards, including ISO 9001, and other relevant certifications.
• Ensure compliance with QMS procedures and operational controls across all production lines, focusing on precision and operational excellence.
• Design, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead and mentor the quality team, including inspectors, engineers, and coordinators, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Allocate resources for managing complaints, conducting audits, and addressing critical quality tasks.
• Oversee the preparation and management of the quality department budgets, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and cost control.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to mitigate recurrence.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methodologies to optimize plant processes, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by applying tools such as 8D, 5Whys, FMEA, and root cause analysis to drive sustainable process improvements.

We are located at: Apodaca, Nuevo León.