Plans and directs activities related with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards, customer satisfaction, and operating systems compliance by performing the following duties

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**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.

Working knowledge of GD&T with the ability to interpret dimensional layouts and evaluation of production parts, samples, and prototypes as required by the quality system
Experience with AIAG core tools, PPAP, APQP, MSA & SPC, FMEA
Analytical and quantitative approach to problem solving; ability to obtain and use data to drive solutions
Strong corrective action skills, able to lead a cross functional team and follow the issue to closure using 8D problem solving tools such as; 5Y, Ishikawa, Kepner-Tregoe, etc
Knowledge of all the Quality tools (DOE, SPC, Pareto Charts, Cause & Effect Analysis, Minitab, etc) and the deployment of these tools in continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsible for investigating internal concerns along with external customer concerns, implementing corrective action and validating the root cause as needed
Proactively investigate ways to improve the process to reduce waste, scrap and customer concerns.
Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
Maintain an 8D log and continuous improvement system to resolve customer issues and prevent recurrence
Travel to Customers / Suppliers when required for problem solving and containment activities.
Provide feedback on dimensional concerns to tool room, engineering and manufacturing
Work with production associates to assure the proper usage of measurement instruments on the production floor
Maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times
Implement/Audit IATF policies and procedures
To perform other related duties as assigned
Working safely as a condition of employment
Metal stamping and/or weld assembly exposure

**Expectations

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Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job
Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area
Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management
Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives
Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations
- Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner
Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect
Actively support the E&E values

**Education/Experience/Certifications:

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To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

**Education:

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Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study from four year college or university, required

**Experience:

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Five (5) or more years of experience working in the Quality function in a manufacturing environment, preferred
Four (4) or more years of experience working in a fast paced automotive (OEM/Supplier) environment, preferred
Experience working through the IATF certification and audit process, preferred

**Additional Skills Required:

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**Computer skills

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Experience with basic computer systems and Plex

**Communication skills:

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Strong Communication skills; written and verbal
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

**Mathematical skills:

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Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra

**Other Skills:

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Detail oriented
Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

You should be proficient in:

Bachelor's Degree
Basic Computer Skills
Continuous Improvement
Excellent Communication Skills
Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
GD&T
ISO 14001 Certification Experience
Lean Manufacturing Principles
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
PPAP Process Experience
Quality Control Data Analysis
Quality Inspection Experience
Root Cause Analysis

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Hexagon)
ERP Software