The Quality &amp; Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and implementing lean manufacturing principles across the organization. This individual works cross-functionally within the company, collaborating closely with teams at both the Wilsonville and Hood River facilities to develop and maintain procedures and documentation that ensure product quality. The position reports directly to the General Manager, working closely with the Wilsonville Operations Manager and the Hood River Site Manager.The Quality &amp; Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and implementing lean manufacturing principles across the organization.Specifically, he/she is expected to:<ul><li>Ensure all products consistently meet defined specifications, actively promoting a Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) mindset.</li><li>Develop, mentor, and empower a growing team responsible for internal quality assurance, process improvement, and supplier and customer quality management.</li><li>Develop, utilize, and maintain critical quality documentation, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Quality Plans, and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs). Lead internal training sessions on these processes.</li><li>Evaluate quality requirements and develop or revise quality system documentation as needed.</li><li>Compile, organize, and present technical data and quality reports to senior management and customers to drive process improvements for both Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and non-PPAP product lines.</li><li>Lead root cause analysis investigations and manage corrective action processes.</li><li>Conduct regular internal audits and Quality Management Reviews.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party auditors.</li><li>Create, maintain, and regularly publish Quality Metrics for both Wilsonville and Hood River facilities, initiating appropriate corrective actions as required.</li><li>Develop and implement structured continuous improvement initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Value Stream Mapping to identify inefficiencies and drive sustainable improvements across manufacturing and administrative processes.</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to proactively identify, evaluate, and implement best practices for process standardization and waste reduction, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and customer expectations.</li><li>Travel domestically and internationally up to 10%</li></ul>Salary Range:$122,800 - $168,850Internal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your  ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking <a href="https://www.borgwarner.com/legal/privacy-policy-for-online-applications">here</a><a href="http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf">,</a> select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.Career Scam Disclaimer:  BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website.  To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner.  Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online.  Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

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Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

The Quality &amp; Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and implementing lean manufacturing principles across the organization. This individual works cross-functionally within the company, collaborating closely with teams at both the Wilsonville and Hood River facilities to develop and maintain procedures and documentation that ensure product quality. The position reports directly to the General Manager, working closely with the Wilsonville Operations Manager and the Hood River Site Manager.The Quality &amp; Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and implementing lean manufacturing principles across the organization.Specifically, he/she is expected to:<ul><li>Ensure all products consistently meet defined specifications, actively promoting a Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) mindset.</li><li>Develop, mentor, and empower a growing team responsible for internal quality assurance, process improvement, and supplier and customer quality management.</li><li>Develop, utilize, and maintain critical quality documentation, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Quality Plans, and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs). Lead internal training sessions on these processes.</li><li>Evaluate quality requirements and develop or revise quality system documentation as needed.</li><li>Compile, organize, and present technical data and quality reports to senior management and customers to drive process improvements for both Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and non-PPAP product lines.</li><li>Lead root cause analysis investigations and manage corrective action processes.</li><li>Conduct regular internal audits and Quality Management Reviews.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party auditors.</li><li>Create, maintain, and regularly publish Quality Metrics for both Wilsonville and Hood River facilities, initiating appropriate corrective actions as required.</li><li>Develop and implement structured continuous improvement initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Value Stream Mapping to identify inefficiencies and drive sustainable improvements across manufacturing and administrative processes.</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to proactively identify, evaluate, and implement best practices for process standardization and waste reduction, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and customer expectations.</li><li>Travel domestically and internationally up to 10%</li></ul>Salary Range:$122,800 - $168,850Internal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your &nbsp;ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking <a href="https://www.borgwarner.com/legal/privacy-policy-for-online-applications">here</a><a href="http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf">,</a> select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.Career Scam Disclaimer:&nbsp; BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website.&nbsp; To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. &nbsp;Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. &nbsp;Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

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