Quality and customer Manager

We are looking for a Quality Department Manager (Customer Representative) who will act as the internal representative of customer requirements related to quality standards. This role is responsible for: Identifying and managing special characteristics Defining quality objectives and ensuring related training Leading corrective and preventive actions Supporting product design and development Managing customer portals The role also ensures the coordination and supervision of quality system implementation across the organization, in line with the Quality Manual and customer requirements, to maintain competitiveness. Role Scope & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Process Ownership Act as process owner for flows 0, 1, and 5, with accountability for associated results Customer Representation Serve as the Customer and Management Representative Act as the internal and external voice of the customer regarding quality requirements Ensure: Compliance with special characteristics Definition and achievement of quality objectives Team training and development Execution of corrective and preventive actions Product development alignment Stop production or implement containment actions when necessary to protect the customer Stop shipment of non-conforming products New Projects Assess feasibility of new manufacturing projects for customer components Support introduction of new processes, equipment, and quality control systems Coordinate cross-functional execution to ensure projects are delivered on time Manufacturing Process Control Supervise statistical process control (SPC) through sampling methods Ensure compliance with defined procedures and quality systems (even for approved equipment) Define inspection criteria and communicate them to audit teams Analyze customer complaints and ensure appropriate actions are taken Quality Systems Management Ensure proper implementation of the quality management system defined by the central quality function Verify that: Working conditions Documentation Tool validation comply with established quality standards Supervise system application and require corrective actions when needed Ensure the Environmental Management System is: Established Implemented Maintained in line with international standards Report system performance to top management and recommend improvements Additional Responsibilities Act as Product Risk Manager (PRM) Information Systems Communicate IT system needs to the IT department Ensure delivered systems meet departmental requirements and timelines Compliance & Standards Ensure adherence to: Quality standards Safety regulations Environmental standards Candidate Profile 1. Education Master’s degree (Bac+5) or equivalent in a technical or scientific field , or proven experience in quality within the automotive or plastics industry 2. Key Skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to access and process information effectively Active listening skills Communication skills Cross-functional coordination Conflict management Strong negotiation and influencing skills Proficiency in standard IT tools 3. Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive or plastics industry #LI-PT1 Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.