Quality Assistant Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Manager of Quality is responsible for facilitating process quality initiatives in the Quality Department. The incumbent evaluates process quality concerns, uses various problem-solving tools, and develops countermeasures to ensure compliance with customer requirements and IATF/ISO standards.

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

Participates in process quality initiatives including, but not limited to IATF16949 and ISO 9001 certification and assists in maintenance and improvement of current quality systems.

Collaborates with other engineers and customers to facilitate flawless new product or new process launches.

Evaluates nonconforming material and reports supplier problems or trends.

Controls product quality through the development and use of Process Failure Mode Affect Analysis (PFMEA) Control Plans, Production Process Flow

Charts Statistical Process Control (SPC) factors, Operator Work Instructions, and Quality Alerts.

Resolves supplier quality issues, completes internal process root cause analysis, manages production part containment, and drives corrective actions at suppliers.

Participates in internal LPA (Layered Process Audits) and clearly communicates findings to all responsible parties.

Participates in establishing effective corrective action (8D or 5-Why) to address defective quality in all products.

Prepares additional documentation at the customer's request and ensures that all internal and external communications are delivered in a timely manner.

Makes initial quality decisions on products of questionable quality based on part prints, part specifications, fit, and functionality in accordance with customer requirements.

Assists in development and execution of containment procedures for questionable product quality, including internal and customer driven sorts.

Works with Manufacturing to develop rework procedures for questionable product quality.

Reads and interprets drawings and manufacturing aides.

Performs internal process audit, internal process verification, 8D reporting, etc.

Performs assembly/repairs on all products inside and outside of vehicles, presents countermeasures to the internal team and or to the customer.

Participates in continuous improvement through cost reduction, overall quality, and process design improvement.

All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Field

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Must be goal oriented, customer focused, and results driven

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven interpersonal, communication, and time management skills

Proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Education & Experience:

Automotive manufacturing experience

Korean Bi-lingual

Working knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, and six sigma

Minimum over 5 years of hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Quality Specialist