SummaryThis position will manage and direct all Quality Assurance section activities pertaining to Customer, Plant and Supplier Quality.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set Quality Assurance Hoshin Kanri targets.
- Develop / Revise Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
- Responsible for New Products Initial Control including SQAM submission to customers, process inspection set-up, pilot production correspondence and check problems, reliability test plan, supplier guidance process audit, and customer process investigation correspondence.
- Responsible for Customer Defect Investigation, Countermeasures, and Reports.
- Responsible for Supplier Defect Investigation, countermeasures and feedback.
- Responsible for In-Process Customer Defect Investigation and Countermeasures.
- Responsible for High Volume Production Trial (HVPT) and SOP - Control first three months with special inspection.
- Implement inspection plan (I/S).
- Document and control product quality data and decide or not ship product.
- Maintain mass production quality and develop improvement plans.
- Confirm product change control (ECI process change).
- Monitor the customer field quality status (QPR / QIR).
- Maintain customer quality levels (relationships, quick response).
- Promote quality planning by mapping out company and targets (long term, short term).
- Develop Quality Assurance plan and evaluate the raw material.
- Promote and improve the measuring technique of total company (GR&R) and control the measuring tools and equipment (maintenance).
- Plan fiscal budget and manage budget versus actual
- Achieve and maintain TS16949 registration within company determined time frame.
- Responsible for Internal Audit (self audit) process and supporting formal audits.
- Preparation of Management review material (Monthly & QR)
- Ensure product's compliance with Customer's requirements
- Implement customer part approval process activity per AIAG guidelines
- Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
- Will perform other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by the Supervisor or Management
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise Quality Assurance Assistant Managers and SpecialistsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Toyota Production System
- High Level of GD & T knowledge and understanding of proper measurement techniques
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent cooperative personality
- Short term notice business travel
- Ability to speak and present to large groups.
- Ability to lead white board discussions to chart and better understand AEIL systems
- Excellent cooperative personality
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays
- Ability to interact and work as a team at all levels of the organization
- Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures.
- Will perform other related tasks within the company are required by the Supervisor or Management
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- 10 years of prior applicable experience in manufacturing.
- 5 years management experience required.
- Automotive manufacturing experience desired.
- Valid passport for travel required for travel
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Some dust, noise, oils, greases, grinding debris, compressed air, metal shavings, propane, solvents and occasional heavy lifting.
- Exposed to hazardous machinery and/or conditions that could result in injury up to and including a fatality if safety measures are not followed and adhered to.
- Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas were under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety shoes and safety glasses.
- Open staff room with constant activity and interaction with cross-functional divisions, departments, and sections. Must be able to effectively change tasks at a moment's notice when the situation requires.