CNH Case New Holland is a world leader in the agricultural and construction equipment businesses. Supported by more than 11, 000 dealers in 160 countries, CNH brings together the knowledge and heritage of its Case and New Holland brand families with the strength and resources of its worldwide commercial, industrial, product support and finance organizations. CNH Global N.V. www.cnh.com is a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. More information about CNH and its Case and New Holland products can be found online at www.cnh.com. Basic Function: Reporting to the Plant Manager this position is responsible for managing the Quality Assurance department to assure the manufacturing and shipment of quality products according to established standards and specifications, within acceptable cost guidelines. Position Responsibilities: 1. Establish, maintain, and improve in-process quality systems, plans and verification/evaluation audits to ensure high product and service quality to customers. 2. Develop and provide leadership for capability assessments, quality planning, audit system development, and statistical analyses to ensure all processing steps produce the planned result at each operation. 3. Using statistical analysis, capability assessments, audits and reliability models, ensure all precuts met and/or exceed design/system performance requirements and customer expectations. 4. Provide leadership and guidance in the development of quality standards and critical-to-quality characteristics for product and process definition and developments. 5. Establish meaningful quality measurement criteria and timely, visible monitoring and communication mechanisms. 6. Working closely with the manufacturing area managers, provide leadership and guidance to maximize quality standards, production output, schedule compliance while minimizing cost. 7. Establish and maintain a system for the control of defective parts including possible use, disposition and responsibility for defect and rework with those responsible to prevent reoccurrence and control cost. 8. Prepare and submit reports on quality ratings and cost to keep management informed. 9. Set-up and evaluate finished units for adherence to quality standards. 10. Lead the Plant's effort on Quality System Management. Review, audit and improve process definition and compliance. 
Job Requirements:
1. BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree. 2. Preference will be given to those possessing an quality management certification. 3. A minimum of five years quality or manufacturing engineering experience. 4. Experience/training in machining, welding, fabrication, paint and/or assembly processes. 5. Previous supervisory experience. 6. Strong organizational and planning abilities. 7. Good verbal and written communication skills. Job Code : 6220 Division/Department : CNH America LLC Travel Required : 20-30% Job Grade : N11 |