Automotive Quality Assurance Lead (Assistant Manager)

Default Brand; Rockmart (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JSC is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager to oversee daily QA operations and ensure products meet stringent automotive quality standards. You will lead investigations, drive corrective actions, and mentor QA staff to strengthen technical capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Production, Engineering, and Suppliers, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Automotive manufacturing experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 1–3 years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or automotive quality management systems required.
• Experience in stamping and resistance welding operations required.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Experience with quality tools, root cause analysis, corrective actions, SPC, and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Quality Assurance operations to ensure products meet JSC quality standards and automotive regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, procedures, and systems to minimize defects and waste.
• Respond to customer quality concerns with timely investigation and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Supervise, train, and develop QA associates to improve performance and knowledge.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor quality performance indicators, identify trends, and develop action plans to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and implement improvements.
• Utilize SPC, capability studies, and root cause analysis to monitor and improve processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Quality management

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SPC

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Job description

JSC is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager to oversee daily QA operations and ensure products meet stringent automotive quality standards. You will lead investigations, drive corrective actions, and mentor QA staff to strengthen technical capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Production, Engineering, and Suppliers, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Automotive manufacturing experience is highly valued.