Quality Assistant Manager

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