Quality Compliance & Internal Audit Lead (ISO & IATF)

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc.; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly attendance bonuses

Merit increases

Mid-year/annual bonus incentive plan

11 paid holidays

Paid time off

Health and welfare plans

401K with exceptional company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. (NPAA) seeks an experienced QA Specialist to support the QA Team in meeting customer demands and upholding NPAA's position as a market leader in automotive coatings.

You will work on Calibration & GR&R, quality system improvements, and audits across NPAA sites. You will lead internal and supplier audits, train new QA staff, and drive corrective actions, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• College degree in a science-related field required.
• 2+ years of applicable QA experience.
• Ability to handle paints and chemicals, including isocyanates, using required PPE.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Basic computer skills (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); advanced skills preferred.
• Basic AI knowledge for work efficiency.
• Experience in ISO9001 Quality management System preferred.
• Desirable: Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure NPAA’s processes and products meet IATF16949 / ISO9001 quality standards at the responsible site.
• Upgrade and implement the Quality Management System; draft procedures or revise SOPs and train staff.
• Maintain internal quality audit program and coordinate external audits with customers and third-party certification bodies.
• Train Internal Auditors on NPAA Quality Systems; manage corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with Purchasing and other groups to support supplier audits.
• Complete self-assessment and audit surveys from the customer; assist with customer audits.
• Assist with other corporate and plant audits as requested.
• Manage compliance projects at the site (calibration records, document control, MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP).
• Participate in Quality Improvement Teams as a representative of Quality.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Office software

AI knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. (NPAA) seeks an experienced QA Specialist to support the QA Team in meeting customer demands and upholding NPAA's position as a market leader in automotive coatings.

You will work on Calibration & GR&R, quality system improvements, and audits across NPAA sites. You will lead internal and supplier audits, train new QA staff, and drive corrective actions, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and