CQI - Continuous Quality Improvement Specialist

Apscareerportal; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apscareerportal in Alabama seeks a Quality Assurance professional to drive systemic, closed-loop quality resolution and continuous improvement. You will follow up on countermeasures at the OEM site and coordinate with Customer and Headquarters findings to standardize audits across facilities.

The role emphasizes early involvement with Product Engineering, robust documentation, and a Zero-Defect mindset across the network. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent in Automotive Quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; able to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Follow up and validate effectiveness of countermeasures at OEM sites.
• Track and resolve quality findings from Customer andCorporate HQ.
• Ensure components meet specs through Product Validations.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to integrate quality standards.
• Maintain a Lessons Learned database addressing past problems.
• Deploy corrective actions across regional plants.
• Review containment data and action reports to verify root causes addressed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Center Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Automotive Quality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for driving systemic, closed-loop quality resolution and continuous improvement. This role focuses on following up on countermeasures at the OEM site, addressing Customer and Headquarters findings, and establishing a rigorous, standardized audit system across all manufacturing facilities to ensure a Zero-Defect mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison at the OEM to follow up on and physically validate the effectiveness of countermeasures implemented by the manufacturing plants.
• Track, investigate, and permanently resolve quality findings generated by the Customer and Corporate Headquarters.
• Manage and validate Facelift and New Vehicle Launch Part Quality, ensuring all components meet strict specifications prior to mass production through Product Validations.
• Lead early-stage involvement with Product Engineering to integrate robust quality standards into new vehicle program designs.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive "Lessons Learned" database, systematically addressing Past Car Problems across Design, Assembly, and Components to prevent recurrence.
• Drive horizontal deployment ("read-across") of corrective actions, ensuring a solution at one plant is standardized across the regional network.
• Reviewing internal containment data and corrective action reports to verify root causes are addressed systemically, not just local.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Center Manager.

Essential Skills

• BS/BA or equivalent practical experience in Automotive Quality.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.

Preferred Skills

• Supervisory or lead auditor experience (IATF 16949 familiarity preferred).