Quality Compliance Manager

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Background

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Purpose of RolePrincipal Accountabilities

  • Manage a team of effective compliance engineers and coordinators
  • Develop and maintain necessary skills within the compliance team
  • Manage the Compliance headcount and operational budgets (define, forecast, assess, monitor)
  • BPO of effective and efficient COP, ELV, RRR and QMS processes
  • Develop effective process and business KPI’s that demonstrate status, drive action from all stakeholders in the process and ensures transparency and objectivity
  • Establish and maintain effective ‘consultancy based’ system to support all areas of the business and ensure compliance of all products and QMS
  • Adequate communication is established with the relevant authorities to effectively manage all activities associated with product compliance
  • Effective process for assessing the COP Control Plan for all variants in series production (ensure is appropriately maintained)
  • Effective communication with Product Development, Engineering, Purchasing and Quality departments for planning and coordinating activities required to ensure consistent product compliance (COP, ELV/RRR and QMS).
  • Successful compliance related audits (COP and ELV/RRR) by the certification authorities (Europe, China, Taiwan etc.)
  • Regular ELV/RRR compliance assessments and coordinate follow-up activities to ensure all products remain compliant in series production.
  • Internal auditing process – you will ensure effective business assessment against the IATF standard to drive best business practices are incorporated in the key processes of the QMS.
  • Maintain the company certification to the IATF 16949 automotive standard
  • Timely resolution of any inconsistencies and/or non-compliances
  • Ensure the COP / ELV / RRR systems within SAP is consistently maintained to ensure correct functionality, including data management
  • Proactively assess existing processes for continuous improvement

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience in automotive industry is essential (product knowledge)
  • Proven ability to manage aspects of complex operations/processes and people
  • Proven ability to act under pressure with calmness, clarity of thought and decisive authority
  • Experience in analysing and interpreting product related data
  • Proven communication skills
  • Proficient in Continuous Improvement approaches
  • Understanding of the Total Quality Management methodology and principles
  • Project management skills are desirable
  • Knowledge of COP and ELV / RRR regulatory requirements applicable to passenger cars is essential
  • Understanding of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals), SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) and GADSL (Global Automotive Declarable Substance List) is essential
  • Qualified ISO/TS Lead Auditor is beneficial
  • Applicable knowledge and experience of the ISO/TS 16949 automotive standard is beneficial
  • University Degree is required
  • Highly computer skills are essential (MS Office)
  • Understanding and the application of the Quality Tools (SPC, MSA, FMEA)

Personal Attributes

  • Approachable, confident and thrives in a fast paced, challenging and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to think strategically whilst ensuring daily objectives are met.
  • Peoples manager with passion for coaching, training and motivating
  • Professional, organised and proactive with a high level of self-motivation
  • Able to multitask and have flexible approach to working hours and practice.
  • Able to maintain high level of attention to detail at all times.
  • Delivery focused - with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery.
  • Process driven for continuous improvement.
  • Good team player and communicator
  • Capable of representing a world class automotive brand
Unternehmen / Organisation: 
McLaren Automotive