Specialist - Quality Systems

Schaeffler•Wooster, OH

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company known for its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership, partnering with major automobile manufacturers and key players in aerospace and industrial sectors. The company offers many development opportunities. The Specialist - Quality Systems role ensures the effective functioning of our Quality System through supplier audits and resolving internal and customer issues via thorough follow-up on corrective and preventive actions. This position also manages quality aspects during project startup or changes to existing projects and maintains a robust quality planning system for manufacturing products according to established procedures by clients and Schaeffler.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
2 plus years of experience in a quality systems role or equivalent experience
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Responsibilities

Ensure the effective functioning of our Quality System through supplier audits and resolving internal and customer issues via thorough follow-up on corrective and preventive actions.
Manage quality aspects during project startup or changes to existing projects and maintain a robust quality planning system for manufacturing products according to established procedures by clients and Schaeffler.
Create, update, and optimize quality procedures, databases, and training materials to ensure effective implementation of quality systems.
Generate, maintain, and preserve quality documents to meet control and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and update quality data in Sconnect for efficient communication with support and production areas.
Schedule, coordinate, and monitor product, process, and layer audits to comply with industry standards and external customer requirements.
Participate in achieving departmental goals by continuously improving the quality system and meeting key performance indicators.
Collaborate on developing new projects or modifying products and processes, ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.
Monitor and ensure timely validation and approval of first sample approvals with clients.
Prepare, coordinate, and follow up on audits from certification bodies, clients, and corporate audits to achieve satisfactory results.
Conduct self-evaluations requested by clients or internal portals to ensure compliance.
Train internal auditors and support employees in procedures and quality standards.
Assist in quality certification processes and training on new quality management systems and processes.
Provide solutions for issues encountered during new project development and technical and quality support.