Staff Engineer - R0084229

Astemo Ltd.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems is seeking a Warranty & Continuous Improvement Quality Assurance Sr. Engineer. The role leads QA systems, audits, and corrective actions to ensure conformity of materials and final products with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, interface with suppliers and customers, and supervise QA personnel. The position requires 8+ years in automotive QA, strong analysis skills, and proficiency with MS Office; some Access experience is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 8+ years in automotive QA.
• Experience with ISO/IATF and internal quality systems.
• Knowledge of measuring instruments and complex drawings.
• Diverse knowledge of inspection methods, techniques, and documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Supervision experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; some Access preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, maintain and execute QA system; administer Corrective Action System.
• Represent customer requirements internally.
• Lead problem-solving analyses and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop and implement quality production programs for purchased materials and final products.
• Plan audits with internal, customer, and agency entities; address non-conformances.
• Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Description

The name "Astemo" is derived from the words "Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility" and describes the mission of the integrated company to "provide a safe, sustainable and comfortable mobility life through technologies that contribute to an advanced and sustainable society". Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We recruit and develop people from diverse backgrounds who can bring their skills and experience to our organization and make us even more effective. Own the Future and become a part of the team. We have a current career opportunity as a Warranty & Continuous Improvement Quality Assurance Sr. Engineer.

Essential Functions

• Develop, promote, maintain and execute Hitachi Automotive Systems Quality Assurance System. Administrate the Corrective Action System. Analyze customer and regulatory requirements to assess their effect on the internal Quality System.


• Represent customer requirements internally


• Conduct/lead problem solving analysis.


• Develops and implements a quality production program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards.


• Plan and support all internal, customer and agency audits and addresses all non-conformances.


• Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.


• Plan and assign work of subordinates. Responsible for Quality Assurance Department in terms of costs, methods and personnel.


• Compile, write and deliver training material on quality standards and activities. Qualify personnel performing special process.


• Develop and/or adapt inspection equipment to meet quality control standards, make suggestions with regard to procedures, standards and equipment to facilitate work and maintain product quality.


• Oversee established calibration and testing program.


• Responsible for compilation and maintenance of inspection reports and records.


• Compile and submit reports on quality issues, trends and losses as required by Executive Management.


• Reviews and dispositions incoming supplier PPAP status.


• Perform APQP and PPAP functions from beginning to end of all program launches. Develop APQP documentation.


• Assist the internal launch team.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in Quality Assurance in the automotive industry.


• Experience with ISO/IATF and Internal Quality Systems.


• Knowledge and use of a wide variety of measuring instruments and complicated drawings.


• Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to communicate in both written format and oral presentation.


• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.


• Supervision experience.


• Must be proficient in MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint. Some Access experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for the direction and supervision of employees.

Physical Demands

Required to sit & stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. The performance of this position may occasional require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment and steel toe shoes.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Since we only hire the best and want to maintain a safe and pleasant work environment for all, final candidates are subject to drug screen and background checks. Hitachi is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).