Quality Control Specialist- (MNAe-Montgomery, AL)

Position Summary :

The Specialist of Quality Management positions are responsible for facilitating process quality initiatives in the Quality Department .

The incumbent evaluates process quality concerns , uses various problem-solving tools, and develops countermeasures to ensure compliance with customer requirements and TS / ISO standards .

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Other duties may be assigned.)

• Participate s in process quality initiatives including, but not limited to TS - 16949 and ISO 9001 certification and assists in m aintenance and improvement of current quality systems
• Collaborates with other engineers and customers to facilitate flawless new product or new process launches
• Evaluate s nonconforming material and report s supplier problems or trends
• Control s product quality through the development and use of Process Failure Mode Affect Analysis ( P-FMEA ) Control Plans, Production P rocess F low
• Charts Statistical Process Control (SPC) factors , Operator Work Instructions, and Quality Alerts.
• Resolves supplier quality issues , completes internal process root cause analysis, manages production part containment and drive s corrective actions at suppliers
• Participate s in internal LPA (Layered Process Audit s ) and clearly communicate s findings to all responsible parties
• Participate s in establishing effective corrective action (8D or 5-Why) to address defective quality in all products
• Prepares additional documentation at the customer's request and ensure s that all internal and external communications a re delivered in a timely manner
• Make s initial quality decisions on products of questionable quality based on part print s ,

part specifications, fit , and functionality in accordance with customer requirements.

• Assist s in development and execution of containment procedure s for questionable product quality , including internal and customer driven sorts
• Work s with Manufacturing to develop rework procedures for questionable product quality
• Read s and interpret s drawings and manufacturing aides
• Perform s assembly / repairs on all products inside and outside of vehicle s , presents countermeasures to the internal team and or to the customer
• Participate s in continuous improvement through cost reduction, overall quality and process design improvement
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities : No

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering , in Science , or in a Technical Field

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilitie s :

• Must be goal oriented, customer focused, and results driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Education & Experience :

• automotive manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, and six sigma
• Minimum over 2 years of hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Licenses and Registrations : None required