Supports Quality Assurance activities under the direction of the Quality Manager. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish goals.                                                                                                                            

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES:

• Experienced with APQP (advanced product quality planning) procedures and documentation.
• Participates in all new program start-ups and follow necessary schedules.
• Ensures the quality management system is maintained and its efficiency is continually improved. 
• Manages customers and suppliers through the new product launch process and evaluates, completes and submits customer required documentation.
• Participates in internal audits as required.
• Inspection of purchased parts and materials.
• Inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards.
• Inspection of manufactured components and assemblies.
• Monitoring of suppliers processes and products. 
• Reviews quality problem and take 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):

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience, in automotive and interior plastics. Experience working with instrument panels a plus!
• Diploma or University degree in Engineering or related field
• 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 
• 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 
• Professional ethics and values

 
BENEFITS INCLUDED:

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• 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