Quality Manager

**Area**Quality**Work type**Full Time**Experience**Management**Sector**Transport**Reference**IPE- **Location**Parque Industrial Querétaro, Mexico**Work Environment**On-site**Platform**Life Technology**Overview**:**IMI plc**We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world - creating lasting impact for everyone.Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation - we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.**Role Overview**Establish and implement quality strategies and objectives for the IMI Transportation Sector at the Querétaro, Mexico plant to meet and exceed customer and company expectations. Continuously enhance the effectiveness of the quality management system to align with established standards and the company's vision. Collaborate across all operational areas, including planning, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, human resources, and maintenance, to achieve quality goals.**Work Environment**:On-site**Key Responsibilities**- Develop and implement strategies to achieve and enhance quality levels for production, new products, supplier quality, regulatory compliance, and business processes.- Coordinating with the site GM and the management team, ensure compliance with the Quality Management System including corporate, customer specific, and internal standards, including IATF 16949 and VDA.- Set and monitor goals for quality engineers, technicians, and the metrology laboratory to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.- Promote a zero-defect quality mindset, manage resources effectively, and create actionable plans to meet annual objectives.- Collaborate directly with customers to resolve issues swiftly and minimize business impact.- Lead and develop problem-solving teams, sharing best practices across the organization.- Support the Global Vice President of Quality in aligning corporate and site strategies.- Model a safety culture focused on zero incidents and ensure compliance with safety objectives.**Critical Competencies for Success**- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.- At least 5 years as a Quality Manager in the automotive manufacturing/assembly industry, with expertise in IATF 16949 and VDA standards. Successful experience with operations and continuous improvement is required.- Proficiency in IATF 16949 and VDA standards.- Expertise in troubleshooting methodologies (e.g., 8D) and root cause analysis tools (e.g., Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Is/Is Not, Fault Tree).- Strong personnel management and administrative skills.- Proficient in core tools (APQP, MSA, SPC, PPAP, PFMEA).- Experience with JDE and Minitab is preferred.- Advanced proficiency in conversational and business English.- Strong leadership and managerial abilities with a results-oriented mindset.- Ability to drive strategic development and deployment initiatives.- Experience working with JDE and Minitab is preferred- Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification preferred; certifications in IATF 16949, VDA, PSCR, and AIAG Core Tools are highly advantageous.Health & SafetyThe physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties - At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.Code of EthicsIMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.Changes to This Job DescriptionIMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, n