Assistant Manager-Quality Dept. 2026.10

Nanshan America AAT LLC; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanshan America AAT LLC is seeking a Quality Department Assistant Manager to work with the Quality Manager to maintain conformance across aluminum casting, extrusion and related processes.

You will assist in quality lab equipment optimization, manage calibrations, support Quality Engineers and Technicians, oversee age ovens, and participate in audits, scrap reduction and continuous improvement to ensure quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a manufacturing environment preferred (materials processing).
• Must understand quality process parameters.
• ISO-certified manufacturing environment experience (1–2 years).
• Self-motivation; able to work independently and with other departments.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiar with statistical software.
• Familiar with calipers, micrometers, tape measure.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Able to work in hot/cold, noisy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the technical requirements of the quality lab, including equipment optimization.
• Manage calibrations as needed.
• Provide support to Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians as needed.
• Oversee the technical requirements of the age ovens (precipitation and homogenization).
• Support internal and external quality audits as prescribed by the Quality Systems Engineer.
• Participate in scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Direct and supervise a group of employees involved in inspection and quality control procedures for purchased, in-process, and finished materials to ensure quality standards.
• Communicate safety, quality and productivity concerns to personnel.
• Participate in special projects affecting product quality (in-process and finished products).
• Perform other required tasks as assigned.

Skills

Quality parameters

ISO manufacturing

MS Office

Calipers & Micrometers

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Team coordination

Tools

Statistical software

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measure

Job description

Overview

The Quality Department Assistant Manager will work with the Quality Manager to understand and maintain the conformance processes involving aluminum casting, extrusion and related processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in the technical requirements of the quality lab, including equipment optimization,
• Responsible for management of calibrations as needed
• Provides support to Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians as needed
• Oversee the technical requirements of the age ovens (precipitation and homogenization)
• Supports internal and external quality audits as prescribed by the Quality Systems Engineer,
• Participates with and administers scrap, cost reduction and continuous improvement
• Responsible for directing and supervising a group of employees involved in inspection and quality control procedures regarding purchased material, in-process material and finished products to ensure that quality control standards are achieved
• Communicates safety, quality and productivity concerns and patterns to personnel
• Participates in special projects affecting product quality: both in-process and finished products
• Performs other required tasks as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in the materials processing industry
• Must have the capability to understand quality process parameters
• Established experience, 1-2 years, working as quality technician, supervisor or other position in an ISO certified manufacturing environment.
• Must have self-motivation, ability to work independently as well as in coordination with other departments
• Proficient with MS Office applications and familiar with statistical software
• Previous use of calipers, micrometers, tape measure
• Proven problem-solving skills, creating solutions to challenges in an expedient manner
• Possess diligent work ethic, and high level of attention to detail
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills required
• Able to work in hot/cold, noisy industrial environment