ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES These include the following, although other duties may be assigned from time to time: · Manage 8-D processes for internal and external corrective and preventive actions* · Act as central point for 8-D communication* · Develop inspection methods, Control Plans, and inspection plans* · Lead supplier quality efforts* · Improve product quality and customer satisfaction by leading efforts to improve existing manufacturing processes through implementation of APQP disciplines* · Manage all metrology activities for the Stamping Plant, and support product design, continuous improvement initiatives, internal troubleshooting, and compliance checks · Organize, collect, interpret, analyze, communicate, and present part measurement data, using effective data presentation methods · Perform capability analyses, including scenarios, and SPC · Assist in preparation of PPAP packages · Provide technical expertise in the application of proactive quality tools · Be an advocate for rigorous quality processes and systems · Manage quality metrics and present findings and recommendations to the management team* · Ensure readiness for all internal and external quality audits* · Develop the annual internal process audit plan, train internal audit team members, perform necessary duties as Lead Internal Auditor and provide ongoing communication/reporting of results* QUALIFICATION/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES (* Denotes critical requirement) · BS Degree, or significant background in Quality Engineering* · Able to read, interpret and understand complex drawings, and have a good working understanding of GD&T principles* · Good data analysis skills, and a working understanding of capability analyses and SPC* · 3+ years experience in Quality Engineering or related field* · Excellent oral and written communication skills in English* · Preference will be given to candidates with experience or knowledge of advanced statistics, basic engineering, or high speed manufacturing · 2+ years automotive experience preferred · Knowledge of automotive engineering specifications (AIAG, TS16949 / IATF 2016) preferred · Certified ISO Lead Auditor preferred · Strong problem-solving skills · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong data base manipulation · Able to travel to other locations, as well as to domestic and global suppliers