Quality Team Lead (2nd shift)

JTEKT North America•Piedmont, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality assurance program designed to ensure continuous improvements and production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates; Continually increase quality awareness in all associates.

Requirements

Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; work flexible hours/overtime as needed
Experience with SPC, receiving inspection, performance testing, product testing, manufacturing troubleshooting, metrology and gage calibration
Knowledge of GD&T and SPC; ability to understand, demonstrate standard work and solid problem-solving skills using a variety of statistical and root cause tools
Ability to successfully perform all testing and measurement with the quality area and support others doing the same work
Ability to use problem solving approaches
Excellence in attendance and verbal/written English communication skills with all levels with organization
Proficient computer skills
Knowledge of various inspection techniques; quality systems, gauging and close tolerance measurement
Able to learn to operate and maintain various equipment at an acceptable level with emphasis on quality, IATF 16949 standard, ISO 14001/45001 standard, safety/environmental, 5S and productivity.
Able to perform in a team environment and support company policies
High school diploma or GED equivalent with equivalent relevant work experience
Work experience in a quality role in a relevant industry with proven degree of proficiency

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Directs associates (specialist/technicians) engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products; Assist quality technicians and specialists with inspection and testing in the quality and performance lab, must be competent in all inspection and testing tasks required.
Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with Quality Area Manager/Supervisor to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
Coordinates activities to ensure quality of products meets specifications
Insures that all test and inspection procedures are carried out; makes management aware if corrective and preventative actions are not being followed as required.
Assists in investigation of quality complaints
Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the quality policy, quality procedures and instructions and quality planning and execution of control plans; Works with Quality Specialists to develop or revise quality standards and working practices to ensure compliance with standards.
Identify and complete all training required for quality associates; provides on-the-job training to subordinates; track training performance metrics
Compiles, stores and retrieves production data relative to product quality
Establishes or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product (Note: Team Leader may, following review of quality analysis, stop production process if quality issues warrant such actions)
May perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned by management.