Quality Assistant Project Manager

Toyota Tsusho America; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical benefits

HSAs/FSAs

Company holidays

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America in Farmington Hills, MI, seeks a Quality Assistant Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end quality lifecycle for automotive part development, ensuring OEM milestones and PPAP lifecycles drive production efficiency.

You will lead quality gates from development to mass production, coordinating with customers and suppliers to sustain global quality standards and Kaizen-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality systems, engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in quality control or process engineering.
• APQP activity experience preferred.
• IATF certification preferred.
• Knowledge of 8D, PDCA, 5-whys, 4Ms problem solving tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize quality control workstreams for part production in alignment with new car projects and production preparation plans.
• Lead the preparation and submission of comprehensive quality-related documentation and technical reports required for OEM milestones.
• Direct and execute supplier quality audits to ensure adherence to global quality standards and project-specific requirements.
• Serve as the quality lead for local production projects, ensuring all quality gates are met from development through mass production.
• Manage high-impact relationships with customers and suppliers; facilitate strategic meetings to ensure technical alignment and strengthen long-term partnerships.

Skills

Quality control

Process engineering

APQP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality systems or engineering

Tools

APQP

IATF certification

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

The Quality Assistant Project Manager oversees the end-to-end quality lifecycle for automotive part development, ensuring Tier 1 delivery excellence for OEM new model launches. This role is responsible for leading the strategic alignment between customers and suppliers to ensure mass production stability and supply chain integrity. Role will serve as the primary lead for quality project milestones, ensuring all deliverables meet OEM standards, managing PPAP lifecycles, and spearheading Kaizen initiatives to drive sustainable production efficiency and defect resolution.

What You'll Do

• Manage and optimize quality control workstreams for part production in alignment with new car projects and production preparation plans.
• Lead the preparation and submission of comprehensive quality-related documentation and technical reports required for OEM milestones.
• Direct and execute supplier quality audits to ensure rigorous adherence to global quality standards and project-specific requirements.
• Serve as the quality lead for individual local production projects, ensuring all quality gates are met from development through mass production.
• Manage high-impact relationships with customers and suppliers; facilitate strategic meetings to ensure technical alignment and strengthen long-term partnerships.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in quality systems, engineering required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in areas of Quality Control or Process Engineering
• Experienced with APQP activity and IATF certification preferred
• Knowledge of 8D, PDCA, 5-whys, 4Ms problem solving tools preferred

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.