Job Details

Functional Title: Process Quality Analyst I : 199824

Pay Range: 31.00-43.00 per hour (Depends on experience)

Contract: Long term ongoing with no end date

Shift Schedule:

Working hours:

-Mostly A-shift (99%).

-Occasionally may need to follow a vehicle on B-shift.

-Typical start time: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

No relocation offered, No Corp to Corp offered, No 3rd party recruiter candidates accepted.

PTO, Sick Pay, and Holiday Pay Offered

Required Skills

-Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to lead without formal authority is a plus.

Preferred Experience

-Familiarity with autmotive client's ITO processes.

-Technical understanding of client's terminology.

-Knowledge of PQM steering.

Scope:

Drives quality improvement for assigned scope of responsibility, including a focus on reduction or elimination of field warranty cases through defining the areas for improvement, guiding the PMP from pre analysis through to implementation for maximum effect, and monitoring and reporting the target achievement for the scope of responsibility. Coordinates Target Achievement of Project and Product Warranty Quality Targets.

Responsibilities:

Monitors and reviews sensor data through direct interface with the Problem Management Process, Reporting Line Customer, Process Management department.

Reviews field-warranty problem landscape prioritizes issues and evaluates risk for all models built at Plant Spartanburg.

Accepts points into QC2 after appropriate handshake with the ML-T and allocates these to the correct LV/SV/MAV for the most effective problem solving.

Provides guidance on Plant Spartanburg owned problems in QC2 in the Product Quality Management (PQM) and Problem Solving Process (PMP) for the scope of responsibility.

Provide transparency for assigned scope of responsibility.

Performs as SV through an agreed plan for resolution, guiding the LV in problem solving process for all problems in the scope of responsibility.

Maintains knowledge of priorities and schedules for the PMP and drives the achievement of the agreed dates.

Participate in cross-functional teams for quality improvement, as required.

Communicates with technical departments and suppliers as required.

Provides verification of problem resolution and sustainability, including containment effectiveness based on available data (Plant and Field).

Complies to the Plant Management System through appropriate training and awareness, as well as continuous improvement of the system and supporting departmental systems and activities.

Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Education:

BS degree (Engineering preferred) or the equivalent of 4 years of automotive or mechanical experience.

Experience:

2+ years of quality management, problem-solving, product engineering, process planning or experience in a manufacturing environment.

1+ years of critical modules experience (preferred).

1+ years of leadership experience in technical/project teams, cross functional teams or management teams (preferred).

1+ years problem solving process skills.

1+ years leadership, organization and communication skills.

2+ years of knowledge of MS Office software acquired through classroom or work experience.

1+ years of knowledge of working with PQM system or similar Problem Management system, including incident creation, problem prioritization and problem sheet updates (preferred).

1+ years of English language skills, both oral and written.

2+ years of German language skills (preferred).

1+ years of technical automotive terminology and automotive knowledge.

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