Quality Director

Job Purpose:

The Quality Director leads the plant’s quality organization to meet customer expectations, regulatory standards, and company objectives. This position is responsible for managing quality systems (ISO 9001/14001, IATF 16949), overseeing daily operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. A strong technical foundation, leadership skills, and collaborative mindset are essential to champion ZAMA's quality mission and foster a Zero Defect Quality culture.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Quality Functions: Oversee all facets of plant quality operations including Customer, Supplier, and Manufacturing Quality, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

2. Drive Zero Defect Culture: Translate corporate strategies into actionable plans to support ZAMA’s journey toward Zero Defect Quality.

3. Quality System Compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001 and IATF 16949 standards; manage audits and system certifications.

4. New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with Product Development and Operations teams to ensure successful launches that meet quality targets.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships across ZAMA China to ensure customer satisfaction and minimize quality escalations.

6. Budget Management: Manage regional quality budgets, ensuring cost-effective quality support aligned with annual plans.

7. Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Six Sigma and other quality improvement initiatives across high-volume and low-volume production environments.

8. Specification & Testing Oversight: Guarantee that manufacturing specifications and testing procedures are in place prior to vendor or subcontractor engagements.

9. Regulatory & Compliance Assurance: Ensure full compliance with relevant quality management systems, regulatory standards, and product requirements.

10. Team Development: Mentor and lead engineers (manufacturing and project) to ensure cohesive, high-performing quality operations.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing quality management

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949 standards

• Certified Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)

• Experience in both high volume and high mix/low volume environments

• Strong analytical, communication, and team-building skills

• Experience with regulatory compliance and audit processes