Quality Engineer - Pass Through Parts

AISIN World Corp. of America•Northville Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position: Liaison for new model launch Quality Assurance functions between NA customers and overseas facilities for Pass-Thru-Parts (Parts not represented by North American Plants). Leader for new model launch document review and submissions to customer portals. Maneuver various customer portals to understand customer specific requirements and launch requirements. Facilitate new model launch internal OBEYA activity (launch performance tracking). Assist overseas locations with quality improvement activity. Coordinate containment activities at warehouse locations in North/South America as needed. Work closely with Program Management team to understand launch timing and requirements during regular team meetings. Participate in NA Quality Managers and NA Quality Group meetings. Support data and information gathering for the NA Quality Performance Report. Participate in training for the Aisin Way and Industry Standards as needed. Work closely with AISIN NA Plants (NAP) and other office locations to support a "One AISIN" Team approach.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience performing, planning or supporting high volume manufacturing operations.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (primary focus on MS Excel).
Ability to coordinate and negotiate with customer and overseas AISIN facilities.
Good project management and coordination skills.
Root cause analysis and problem-solving capability. (Core Quality Skills)
Core Documents: Control Plan and PFMEA.
APQP

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 7 Basic QC Tools.
Working knowledge of MS Access is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Liaison for new model launch Quality Assurance functions between NA customers and overseas facilities for Pass-Thru-Parts (Parts not represented by North American Plants).
Leader for new model launch document review and submissions to customer portals.
Maneuver various customer portals to understand customer specific requirements and launch requirements.
Facilitate new model launch internal OBEYA activity (launch performance tracking).
Assist overseas locations with quality improvement activity.
Coordinate containment activities at warehouse locations in North/South America as needed.
Work closely with Program Management team to understand launch timing and requirements during regular team meetings.
Participate in NA Quality Managers and NA Quality Group meetings.
Support data and information gathering for the NA Quality Performance Report.
Participate in training for the Aisin Way and Industry Standards as needed.
Work closely with AISIN NA Plants (NAP) and other office locations to support a "One AISIN" Team approach.