Job Description

Lead and drive integration and sustainability for Global Quality Systems (ISO 9001) for the Malaysia sites and across the Asia region for Automotive (IATF 16949).  This position is in Penang, Malaysia.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and support the set-up of integrated quality systems for Global Quality for the Asia region for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Support the Regional Site Operations Directors / Managers to drive deployment of all regional and global Quality System Initiatives.
• Create and manage a community of Quality Systems Management across the region, ensuring the use of best practices across all areas of Operations.
• Ensure that metrics (KPI) are accurately and effectively used to assess the continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the quality management systems.
• Ensure that all sites employ the full range of quality systems development and problem-solving tools as required.
• Drive Global Quality Systems initiatives throughout the region of responsibility. Establish Quality as a competitive advantage.
• Mentor Site Quality Managers.
• Ensure quality system objectives are met in the region of responsibility.
• Create and manage a community of quality systems professionals and Subject Matter Experts.
• Drive Continuous Improvement mentality across all sites.
• Provide a path of escalation for all Site Quality/Systems Managers and Quality teams.
• Work synergistically with other Functional leads across Operations Development Team in region of responsibility.
• Provide reactive support to individual sites and businesses in the event of quality system issues and escalations.
• Provide leadership within the Quality Management community of region of responsibility.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Fluent in English and Mandarin required
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Effective communicator
• Practices humility and influencing at any level within the organization to achieve goals.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in quality management systems.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Results-driven change agent.
• Ability to communicate in all media forms and cross-culturally.
• Organizationally astute, but not politically motivated.
• Track record showing continual improvement of personal skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Analytical discipline required.
• Experience as a Quality Manager / QMS Manager in high volume, high mix industries.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in SMT, , and good knowledge of Machining, Tooling, and Plastic manufacturing process.
• 5 years of experience in management in a heavily matrixed environment.
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining Quality Management Systems for ISO 9001 and IATF16949
• Experienced in successfully leading the Quality System function in a multi-cultural and multi-site environment.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining FMEAs and Control Plans
• Proven Certified Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.
• 25% travel required, domestic and international

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