Plant Quality Manager

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Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal‑management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with conventional and alternative‑energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off‑highway equipment – Dana provides OEMs and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Plant Quality Manager in Montano Lucino (CO). In this role the candidate will lead quality department activities, manage the quality management system, implement continuous improvement projects, ensure customer satisfaction, and mentor the quality team. The new resource will report directly to the plant manager and will be a member of the plant leadership team, while also reporting functionally to the Grand Arco Quality Coordinator.

Main Opportunities and Challenges

The new resource will be inserted in a dynamic environment that places a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation. It offers a fast, technical, and managerial challenge to cascade productivity improvements in a global multinational organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead all relevant quality and cross‑functional activities, emphasizing process gaps that might lead to customer claims and disruptions.
• Monitor and drive plant quality activities, customers and suppliers (external and internal) quality (DOA – Defect on Arrival), customer relationships, proactive continuous improvement activities, technical problem‑solving leadership and activities (8D reports or similar formats), corrective action activities, plant support activities.
• Support Product Service Support team to contain, investigate and apply corrective actions for customer field issues (DOF – Defect on Field).
• Represent the Voice of the Customer by cross‑functional coordinating plant departments (production, manufacturing, purchasing, sales & logistics) to ensure ultimate customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and improve plant quality management systems consistent with customer (CSR) and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Track, maintain and report relevant quality KPIs (External PPM report, Quality Issues, Customer Scorecard, Scrap, etc.).
• Participate and support continuous improvement activities and projects (DOS, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, Red X, Black Belt, and ITS programs).
• Be part of the Advanced Product Quality Planning process to ensure safe launch of new projects, including PPAP activities.
• Maintain and improve the implementation of automotive core tools.

Job Position Requirements

• Education: University bachelor degree – Bachelor Degree in Engineering.

Professional Background

• 5 years of experience in a quality manufacturing environment.
• Tier‑1 automotive component supplier manufacturing experience preferred.

Essential Hard Skills

• Strong knowledge of AIAG core tools: FMEA / PPAP / APQP / MSA / SPC.
• Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of problem‑solving tools & methods (8D reports, 5‑Why, etc.).
• Proficiency in GD&T.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Thorough understanding of process engineering principles.
• Product launch experience.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, ERP (SAP preferred), PLM & CompliantPro.
• High proficiency in understanding math data, interpretation and part measurement.
• Effective communication and high proficiency in reporting.
• Available to travel as required (~ 10 %).
• English proficiency required (B2/C1, written and spoken).

Considered as a Plus

• IATF 16949 knowledge.

Soft Skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to influence, elevate issues and ideas, and persuade team and positively manage conflict and solve problems.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated people‑management.
• Business acumen.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

If you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with your profile.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third‑Party Recruiters: As per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless they were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting agency.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Quality Assurance

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