Quality Assurance Lead – Automotive Battery Systems

Mobis Alabama LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobis South Carolina Electrified Powertrain (MSCe) seeks a Quality Assistant Manager to lead quality operations, ensure QMS compliance, and support audits. Reporting to the Quality HOD, this role collaborates with production, engineering, procurement, and suppliers to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive quality, PPAP/FMEA experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, battery systems, or quality engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and related documentation.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action processes.
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience developing and maintaining Control Plans and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement product validation (PV) testing and production quality validation activities.
• Manage PV testing and validation activities for battery system assembly and production lines.
• Conduct audits to identify risks, nonconformities, and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate customer complaints, quality issues, and production incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, and other methodologies.
• Analyze quality data, process metrics, and customer feedback to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve overall product quality.
• Support customer audits, supplier audits, and internal quality system audits.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements and maintain QMS effectiveness.
• Support supplier quality management, supplier development activities, and critical component quality assurance.
• Support pilot-stage quality activities including ISIR, PPAP, and related documentation.
• Develop pilot sample validation plans, conduct validation testing, and prepare test reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
• Provide training and guidance on quality procedures and testing requirements.
• Prepare quality reports and presentations for management and customers.
• Respond promptly to customer quality concerns and support satisfaction initiatives.
• Stay current with industry standards and best practices in quality technologies.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

FMEA software

PPAP documentation

Hexagon 3D scanning

Job description

Mobis South Carolina Electrified Powertrain (MSCe) seeks a Quality Assistant Manager to lead quality operations, ensure QMS compliance, and support audits. Reporting to the Quality HOD, this role collaborates with production, engineering, procurement, and suppliers to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive quality, PPAP/FMEA experience, and strong communication.