Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs

Overview:

The QA Sr. Specialist for Improvement is responsible for performing field claim analysis, daily repair orders review, QIR (Quality Information Report) processing, and communication with HMMA, MOBIS and Suppliers regarding all issues relating to quality assurance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for quality defects and maintain Quality Information database and Quality Improvement related documents
• Monitor and participate in event of part Engineering Order changes and trials, and analyze the results to determine if any potential warranty claims may exist
• Cooperate with Quality Control to analyze the assembly line processes and implement process improvements
• Identify and investigate R/O trends and issues
• Maintain database and all documents relating to QIRs, and find root causes and countermeasures for quality defects
• Execute on-site supplier audits for quality improvement to assure validity and reliability of manufacturing and quality processes of the Suppliers.
• Prepares and presents supplier issues, status and corresponding resolutions to management and others within the company
• Create and modify quality assurance report including monthly field claim analysis & status
• Identify field claim trends, participate in supplier quality responsibility review on field claim reimbursement
• Analyze field claim R/O (Repair Orders) provided through quality system (QMS, VAATZ, supplier portal)
• Collaborate with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on the returned part analysis
• Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Cooperate with Headquarters in Korea on monthly Quality Status
• Provide support for Quality Control team and address questions and concerns
• All other duties as assigned
• Prepares and presents the CS1M/RS1M (Customer Satisfaction/Reliability Study) status monthly
• Plan, organize, perform and control quality assurance and problem containment activities and preventive actions to meet team’s goals
• Develop processes, systems, forms and other tools to increase efficiency, timeliness and accuracy of information

Qualifications:

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or the related field, and min. present 3 consecutive years of job experience as a tech in Engineering or Manufacturing Industries, or 2. Bachelor’s degree in other than above field and min. present 6 consecutive years of job experience as a tech in Engineering or Manufacturing Industries, or, 3. Engineering/Technical Degrees or Coursework and min. present 5 consecutive years of job experience as a tech in Engineering or Manufacturing Industries.

• Customer Service Orientation
• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Knowledge and understanding of AIAG, IATF16949,ISO Standards, 6-sigma, SPC, PPAP,ISIR, Control Plan, FMEA , QMS, 8D Problem Solving Approach and blueprint reading
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Data Analysis

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Product or industry-specific experience
• Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3 or more years of experience in a technical position in an Automotive Industries
• Solid experience in effective usage of data analysis tools and statistical analysis

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Certifications an advantage including Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, Six Sigma

Working Conditions

• Possibility of domestic and international travel
• Overtime as needed (40 Hours a week plus OT)
• 60% office, 20% production floor, 20% OEM or Suppliers site
• Frequent OEM and suppliers visiting
• Traversing around production floor
• Chances of lifting up to 30 lbs