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DRiV is the aftermarket business group of Tenneco - DRiV website driv.com/
Summary
This position is responsible for ensuring that the company's practices comply with IATF16949 regulatory and quality requirements and providing consultation to management to foster continual improvement toward excellence. This position will focus primarily on quality assurance. This position will manage and administer quality polices, respond to customer complaints and pro-actively pursue improvements to comply with customer quality requirements, use problem solving methodology to identify and correct root causes, and actively communicate and engage the team in quality initiatives. Responsible for the providing technical support to all areas of the Plant in assessment, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems that meet or exceed TS16949 standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- 01Assists in developing, documenting and implementing IATF 16949 quality systems such as PFMEAs, Control Plans, etc.
- 02Manage scrap reduction and process capability improvement studies with necessary project management tools (i.e., Gantt Charts, project charters, scope and timeline)
- 03Communicate and coordinate response to internal and external quality issues with suppliers, customers, management, and production personnel and provide appropriate follow-up
Job Duties
- 04Conduct IATF 16949 internal audits and develop appropriate action items
- 05Lead and facilitate corrective action (8D) problem solving teams using root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
- 06Train personnel on new quality plans and work instructions as well as statistical and problem-solving techniques
- 07Maintain knowledge of inspection tools and gauges, including aiding with gauge calibration and Gauge R&R/capability studies
- 08Maintain personal computer and data collection equipment within area of responsibility
- 09Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Responsible for the pre-production approval process (PPAP)
- 10Devises sampling procedures and designs
- 11Develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, quality and reliability data
- 12Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment, testing measurement and analytical equipment and facilities
- 13Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility
- 14Reviews quality trends. Assists in identifying root causes of problem, institutes corrective actions and verifies effectiveness
- 15Interacts with customers and supplier representatives on quality issues
- 16Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability
- 17Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities
- 18Other duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
- 19Must have a strong work ethic
- 20Must be well organized and a self-starter
- 21Must be able to follow detailed instructions
- 22Must have the ability to identify and solve problems and make logical decisions
- 23Must be able to work with precision and a high level of accuracy
- 24Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable and able to focus on task at hand
- 25Possess strong time management skills
- 26Ability to set up and operate a variety of machine tools
- 27Ability to use hand or power tools
- 28Ability to understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- 29Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- 30Working knowledge of gages such as dial calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.
- 31Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- 32Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner
- 33Ability to speak and write English fluently
- 34Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- 35Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately
Work & Education Requirements
- 36Associates degree in Engineering Technology or similar degree or equivalent knowledge / experience in quality assurance
- 37Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 38Certified IATF16949/ISO 9001 auditor preferred
- 39Industrial or automotive experience (tier 1 or OEM experience)
- 40Understanding of quality processes such as APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP
- 41Process improvement in reducing scrap and defects