• Effectively communicate with customers to solve problems and develop solutions.
• Perform layered process audits and maintain records of audit results. May also be involved in overseeing the layered process audit and tracking completion/findings data.
• Conduct training of employees to assist in strengthening the quality culture in product containment, process control, gauge control, corrective action, gauge R&R, and SPC.
• Participate in internal audits per the quality management system requirements.
• Participation in Lean, 5-S, Zone Challenge and other continuous improvement initiatives at the division and segment level.
• Assists with determining gauging requirements and ensures that gauge recalibration is performed on a timely basis.
• Partner with the Operations team to evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, product design, fabrication, tooling, and quality assurance.

• Leads product sampling process from order initiation through shipment and documentation.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering drawings, technical journals, procedures, and standards.

• Supports PPAP process.
• Responsible for all laboratory functions which includes supplier certifications, internal/external testing of product/wire/components.
• Leads the timely disposition of items in the Quality Hold area by creating rework orders or scrap instructions within 48 hours of the product being placed in Quality Hold.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership in accordance with the Company Values and Code of Ethics.

• 4+ years of quality experience within a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to help the division work towards AS9100 certification.
• Energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to work with other business functional areas.
• Effective communication skills, impeccable integrity including demonstrated ability to work well with and relate to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Core Tools.
• Outstanding decision-making skills.  Grounds decisions in data but is comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Possesses a natural sense of urgency, competitiveness, and desire to win through people and teams. Results driven.
• Ability to travel periodically for onsite customer visits and visits to supplier locations.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as an internal auditor for the IATF 16949: 2016 standard.
• Training and certification in dimensional calibration.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of skills and experience.