About the job
About Us:
At Challenge Manufacturing, our commitment to operational excellence is driven by our employee-owners. As a premier tier 1 supplier of intricate metal assemblies for the global automotive sector, we are at the forefront of innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe that the most effective ideas emerge from diverse perspectives, and it is this unique combination of insights and the collaborative spirit of our industry leaders that enables us to tackle any challenge. Our team takes immense pride in our work and exemplifies our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true engine behind our operations.
Challenge is honored to be recognized as one of the largest employee-owned automotive firms in North America. One of the many advantages of becoming part of the Challenge team is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This program allows us to distribute shares of the company to all employee-owners annually, providing an additional retirement benefit that grows throughout your career at Challenge. Being a part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in the success of Challenge!
We are proud to be #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Our Ideal Candidate:
We are on the lookout for a Director of Advanced Quality who will spearhead Challenge Manufacturing’s product launch quality strategy across various programs and clients. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements are met with world-class standards, thereby supporting excellence in launch and long-term customer satisfaction.
As a vital leader within a Tier 1 automotive supplier, this individual will foster cross-functional collaboration among Quality, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to ensure adherence to IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and OEM expectations. The ideal candidate is an experienced automotive quality professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and consistently achieves measurable results in launch performance and customer quality metrics.

