Quality Assurance Specialist

Futaba Indiana of America Corporation•Vincennes, IN

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist's area of responsibility will be determined by the Assistant Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Assurance Manager. This position will champion all activities relating to improving and/or implementing FIA’s Quality Management System (QMS). This will include auditing and interpreting rules and procedures related to Futaba Global Standards and ISO/IATF procedures and standards from within FIA. The role requires knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 Management systems, Futaba Global Standards (FGS), Futaba Quality Rules (FQ-R), and FIA internal procedures and standards. The specialist must be able to lead cross-functional teams to implement and improve procedures to meet ISO/IATF standards, perform internal audits, and implement corrective and preventative actions. They will also implement, manage, and train others in Document Control methods & systems. Proficient oral and written communication skills, initiative on new projects, willingness to work overtime, compliance with attendance policy, and maintaining 5S within the work area are essential.

Requirements

Five years of minimum manufacturing experience required.
Solid understanding of FIA’s processes, procedures, and policies.
Familiarity with Toyota Production System (TPS).
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Must have proficient oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to use a variety of tools and equipment such as computer terminal for data input, copy machine, calculator and any other equipment related to functional area.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 27 pounds.
Physical Sight – Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen.
Verbal & Written Communications – Able to efficiently present complex matters to audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management.
Telephone Communications – Able to communicate verbally using a telephone.
Multitasking – Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 Management systems
Knowledge of Futaba Global Standards (FGS), Futaba Quality Rules (FQ-R) and FIA internal procedures and standards

Responsibilities

Be knowledgeable of and follow all work instructions and procedures which pertain to the areas of responsibility.
Champion all activities relating to improving and/or implementing FIA’s Quality Management System (QMS).
Audit and interpret rules and procedures related to Futaba Global Standards and ISO/IATF procedures and standards from within FIA.
Lead cross-functional teams to implement and improve procedures in order meet ISO/IATF standards.
Perform internal audits as directed and implement corrective and preventative actions for items that are not compliant.
Attend all meetings/conference calls as directed by the Quality Manager or Assistant Quality Assurance Manager.
Implement, manage and train others in Document Control methods & systems.
Take the initiative on new projects.
Work the company’s required overtime.
Comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy.
Maintain proper 5S within work area.