Quality Assurance Manager

What We Do:

At AISIN Texas, we build world-class transmissions with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. We're seeking motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment!

Summary:

This position will manage and direct all Quality Assurance section activities pertaining to Customer, Plant, and Supplier Quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Set Quality Assurance Hoshin Kanri targets. Develop and revise Quality Assurance policies and procedures. Responsible for New Products Initial Control including SQAM submission to customers, process inspection set-up, pilot production correspondence and check problems, reliability test plan, supplier guidance process set-up, pilot production correspondence and check problems, reliability test plan, supplier guidance process, audit, and customer process investigation correspondence. Responsible for Customer and Supplier Defect Investigation, countermeasures, and reports. Responsible for In-Process Customer Defect Investigation and countermeasures. Responsible for High Volume Production Trial (HVPT) and SOP - Control first three months with special inspection. Implement inspection plan (I/S). Document and control product quality data and decide or not ship product. Maintain mass production quality and develop improvement plans. Confirm product change control (ECI process change. Monitor the customer field quality status (QPR / QIR). Maintain customer quality levels (relationships, quick response). Promote quality planning by mapping out company and targets (long term, short term). Develop Quality Assurance plan and evaluate the raw material. Promote and improve the measuring technique of total company (GR&R) and control the measuring tools and equipment (maintenance). Plan and manager fiscal budget. Achieve and maintain TS16949 registration within company determined time frame. Responsible for Internal Audit (self-audit) process and supporting formal audits. Preparation of Management review material monthly, quarterly, and annually. Ensure product's compliance with Customer's requirements. Implement customer part approval process activity per AIAG guidelines. Perform other related tasks as required by the Supervisor or Management.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the Toyota Production System (TPS). High Level of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge and understanding of proper measurement techniques. Strategic thinker with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent time management, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to speak and present to large groups. Ability to lead "white board" discussions to chart and better understand ATX processes. Ability to interact and work as a team within all levels of the organization. Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. If equivalent work experience, must have High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 10 years of experience in a quality setting within a manufacturing environment. Automotive manufacturing experience preferred. Minimum 5 years of supervisory management experience required. Minimum 3 years of understanding TPS, GD&T, quality tools, and root cause analysis methods. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence. Proficiency in quality management software. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to travel domestically and internationally with short notice.