POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for effectively researching quality issues associated with production problems to determine and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

 • Highly motivated; able to work with minimal off site supervision
 • Training and competency in APQP tools (i.e. D/PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, DOE, PPAP, etc.)
 • Knowledge of measurement and process control techniques
 • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows and PowerPoint
 • Strong problem solving skills (8-D and 5 Why tools)
 • Proven experience in leading others with a proactive attitude
 • Strong communication skills
 • Supervision of on-site quality team
 • Strong understanding of TS16949 Quality Standard
 • Demonstrated ability to work in teams and continuous improvement environment required
 • Excellent presentation skills
 • Ability to travel (Minimal travel should be expected)
 • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, or similar field, or equivalent and work experience:
 • Three to five years professional experience in an engineering role, or equivalent, with a manufacturing or assembly / packaging background preferred
 • Six Sigma Greenbelt, preferred

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

 • Manage customer quality plans and issues, including those that develop from vendors
 • Champion site quality initiatives and resources
 • Participate and lead internal process and product improvement using lean manufacturing techniques (Six Sigma) for inefficiencies
 • Conduct statistical research to help prevent problems in the manufacturing process and measure initiatives
 • Lead product specific regulatory compliance, as well as assembly build instruction compliance
 • Conduct site and customer audits
 • Lead the analysis and interpretation of various data trends and patterns of other indications of process or system problems
 • Supervision of Quality team members
 • Support and comply with the Quality Management System
 • Work with manufacturing to implement quality improvements (e.g., defect analysis, control charts, data analysis, lead Quality and Continuous Improvement teams)