Iaft/ims and Quality Analyst

Company Description**Job Description**:This position is of high visibility and key to the succession plans of the business. The Quality Engineer, working within the company BusinessManagement System, supports Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering and the Quality Group (QA Lab and Document Control)in their efforts to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations and ensures that quality levels are maintained, while minimizing costs and maximizingproductivity.- Coordinate quality matters related to customer quality such as product complaint, customer claim (with Finance), 8D report evaluation andsubmission, follow-up to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions and preventive actions. Leads problem solving and continuousimprovement projects- Provide internal production quality support related to issue resolution, product quality/risk assessment and product disposition- Provide plant quality support and representation in new product development, specification reviews and approvals, scale up, designtransfer, and facility validation activities, and the establishment and maintenance of quality control standards- Working cross-functionally, maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEAs, and Control Plans- Provide assistance in the QA lab to perform product measuring and testing if required- Ability to work across functional boundaries and interface with these business disciplines in a significant manner - laboratory,manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing functions as needed to carry out assignments- Provide training in areas of responsibility or expertise, as required- Conducts quality audits for products, processes, and if required suppliers- Develop systemic improvements to the plant quality system- Provide input into the development and maintenance of the Site Business(Quality) Management SystemIATF & Intergraded Management System (IMS) Responsibility:Implement IATF certification; Maintenance control and development of the system along with our current ISOcertifications.As member of the top management team for the IMS, fulfill the following duties with a specific focus on IMSPerformance, Organizational Content, Leadership, Planning and Improvement, Operations, Administrative and EHS, as wellas general focus on Organizational Content, Leadership, Planning and Improvement,- Ensure IMS responsibilities and authorities for each role under their charge are assigned, understood, and communicated.- Ensure processes are efficient and effectiveness- Ensuring the integrity of the system during IMS changes.- Ensure the IMS complies with the applicable ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 requirements- Promoting customer focus- Reporting on IMS performance and opportunitiesActivities may include, but are not limited to:- Manage nonconforming product and Material Review Board and all bonded inventory- Maintain test & measurement equipment calibration program- Provide quality engineering support to automotive products- Manage all complaints for assigned products and maintain quality metrics- Support CSR and Scorecard review and maintenance, and associated tasks- Supervise the inspection and test functions- Incoming inspection- Daily product performance testing- Provide technical support to Production inspectors- Maintain associated quality metrics; conduct monthly reviews- Maintain all IMS-related documentation, e.g. Quality Manual, Procedures, Work instructions, and forms- Maintain safety/environmental documentation- Provide statements to customers upon request- Document control of products released from Design Engineering- Manage, review and process NPD releases ECOs & QAD data entry and maintenance- Design and create product labels for packaging- Internal, automotive customer, supplier use (end products)**Qualifications**:EXPERIENCE:- IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 knowledge.- 3-5 years of relevant experience in Quality.- Interest in advancement to Quality Management- English. Verbal and written communication.- Ability to take on increased responsibility, special initiatives, and leadership role. Eagerness to learn & grow within the organization.- Strong communication skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical skills and aptitude and logical problem solving skills necessary.- Competency in objective setting, and providing appropriate situational leadership to execute these strategies.- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently in a dynamic factory environment. Trouble shooting ability andcapability to evaluate multiple variables to arrive at the optimum solution.- Must serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.- Strong service and quality focus, be able to address issues effectively when problems arise, and take initiative to understand root causethen communicate/educate team in a timely manner-