Directs and coordinates Quality Assurance activities. Inspection of purchased parts and materials. Inspection of manufactured components and assemblies. Monitoring of suppliers processes and products.  Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.                                                                                                                            
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES:

• Directs Quality Engineers to complete and support all duties and responsibilities associated with this position.
• Coordinates and prepares all New Model documentation and event part data related to customer quality system requirements.
• Experienced with APQP (advanced product quality planning) procedures and documentation.
• Participates in all new program start-ups to determine and communicate required schedules for necessary documentation.
• Approve concept and/or design for in-process inspection devices and/or check fixtures.
• Ensures the quality management system is maintained and its efficiency is continually improved. 
• Responsible for form control of quality standards, process quality control tables, process quality control charts and failure mode effect analysis.
• Plans, coordinates and leads internal audits as required.
• Updates all necessary quality documentation, as a result of process changes, design changes, etc'. on an as needed basis, and distributes internally and to effected customer.
• Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards.
• Reviews quality problems with engineering personnel and directs action required to correct defects.
• Prepares periodic and special reports concerning departmental activities, problems, subcontractor's quality system, schedules, and rejected items.

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge/Skill/Experience):

• Diploma or University degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience, in automotive and preferably 2 years in leadership role.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, regulations and industry standards, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situation
• Must be able to use Excel spreadsheet as well as create and maintain charts and data for use in managing quality systems
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation
• Ability to use statistical analysis and SPC methods
• Must be able to make decisions regarding solutions for quality problems while considering demands of product quality, customer needs, production schedules, and time pressures

 
COMPETENCIES:

• Superior problem solving ability
• Risk assessment and management
• Professional ethics and values
• Process orientation and change management
• People development and team building

 
BENEFITS INCLUDED:

• Company Paid Vacation
• Company Paid Holiday
• Company Paid Short term and Long term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Option to participate in 401 K
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Offered

 
BENEFITS INCLUDED:

• Company Paid Vacation
• Company Paid Holiday
• Company Paid Short term and Long term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Option to participate in 401 K
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Offered