Quality Manager

AISIN Illinois; Seymour (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN World Corp. of America in Seymour, IN seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance Center (QAC) and support North American quality functions.

You will guide process audits, develop auditors, and drive continuous improvements across Special Processes. Travel 10–25% as needed to meet business goals and support AISIN locations with training and audit activities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years leading automotive quality organization.
• Ability to conduct manufacturing process audits with suppliers and AISIN facilities.
• Experience with Welding, Heat Treat, or Adhesion manufacturing processes preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to train and develop team members to enable growth.
• Excellent MS Office tools skills.
• Ability to perform statistical/measurement analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of NA Special Process systems (AIAG, TMNA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the corporate Process Audit team and become NA lead for special processes.
• Provide training and certification for in-house auditors across AISIN locations.
• Support Special Process Audits at NA manufacturing sites and implement improvements.
• Ensure audit findings are addressed and sustainable improvements are in place.
• Support North American QAC and lab activities including Product Audit, Vehicle Evaluation, Failure Analysis, and Dimensional Analysis.
• Develop audit criteria and process control methods for additional special processes.
• Communicate activity status and KPIs regularly.

Skills

Years of experience in automotive QA/R

Process audits with suppliers/Aisin

Leadership and organization

Train and develop team members

MS Office proficiency

Statistical/measurement analysis

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of NA Special Processes (AI,

Welding/Heat Treat/Adhesion experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

ASQ Certification preferred

Job description

**Job Title:** Quality Manager**Company:** AISIN World Corp. of America**Department:** Quality, Quality Assurance Center (QAC)**Location:** Seymour, IN**Position Summary**This position will provide guidance and support to the QAC department while supporting quality functions in North America.**Position Responsibilities**The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:* Lead and develop the corporate Process Audit team by performing the following activities: + Achieve customer certification as an internal auditor in various Special Processes (Welding, Heat Treatment, Hot Stamping, Adhesion, and others), with the expectation of becoming the North American lead for that activity. + Provide AISIN locations with training and certification of own in-house special process auditors. + Support Special Process Audits at North American manufacturing locations as needed, identifying areas requiring improvement and areas of opportunity. + Follow-up with manufacturing sites after audits to ensure that audit findings are addressed, and sustainable process improvements are implemented + Support the implementation and further development of the North American Special Process Control system as listed in the quality management system (QMS). This includes refining the operational manual, procedures and forms associated with this process and providing training and assistance to NAP locations in their implementation efforts. Schedule and communicate “joint” activities with AISIN Japan Quality personnel. + Develop audit criteria and process control methods for additional special processes as they are identified by management.* Support the AISIN North American QA Center Lab staff with participation in Product Audit, Vehicle Evaluation, Failure Analysis & Testing, and Dimensional Analysis as needed. This includes managing teams responsible for: + Material Analysis and Testing + Measurement and Dimensional Analysis + Product Testing & Evaluation (on and off vehicle) + Equipment and Gauge Calibration + Quality Skills training (measurement, GD&T, process capability, Problem Solving, etc.)* Regularly and effectively communicate activity status and KPIs of the team.* Work closely with the AWA-QAC staff and AISIN Group Companies to develop a “One AISIN” team attitude.* Other tasks and duties as assigned.**Required Skills and Abilities**Essential Skills and Experience:* 6+ years of experience leading automotive quality organization.* Ability to communicate and conduct manufacturing process audits with suppliers and AISIN facilities.* Experience with Welding, Heat Treat, or Adhesion manufacturing processes preferred.* Strong Leadership and Organizational Skills.* Ability to manage a team to resolve complex issues.* Ability to train and develop team members to enable relentless growth.* Excellent level skills with MS Office Tools.* Ability to perform statistical analysis / measurement analysis.* Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues so they are easily understandable.* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function well independently.**Beneficial Skills and Experience*** Knowledge of North America Special Process systems (AIAG, TMNA, other customer specific formats).**Education/Training/Certifications*** Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience.* ASQ Certification preferred.### Requirements**Travel Requirements*** Approximately **10 - 25** %.* Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.**Work Environment Requirements**With reasonable accommodation:* Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.* Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).* Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.* Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.* Must be able to operate as an effective team member.* Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.**Attendance/Work Hour Requirements*** Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.* Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.### About**Benefit Overview**AISIN offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.**Diversity Statement**AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance.### Position TypeFull-time