Quality Assurance Coordinator in Wixom, Michigan at RAMPF Group Inc

Position Overview

Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Quality System to assure that the products manufactured and services provided meet customer requirements. The Quality System must be aligned with the VDA, ISO/TS16949 and ISO 9001:2015 standards and other applicable automotive quality standards and applicable customer specific requirements.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Implementation of Global Quality System.
• Works with Engineering and Program Management on advance quality planning of future programs and ensures that customer and supplier requirements are met through the customer approval process (PPAP) and ensures all special characteristics identified during product development are monitored using statistical techniques throughout the manufacturing process.
• Accountable as Management Representative for the Quality system. Administers all Quality activities as defined in the TS-16949 and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Drives continuous improvement.
• Owns non-conformance process up to and including follow-up to drive corrective actions.
• Ensure gage qualification, calibration, approval and control is managed.
• Manages and leads audits – customer, 3rd party and internal.
• Ensure quality control, including incoming inspection, first piece and in-process inspection, final inspection and dock audit.
• Support efforts to minimize product and process variability by improving work instructions and procedures.
• Plan and organize training activities related to quality as needed.
• Anticipates safety and quality problems in work areas and takes immediate action to correct unsafe conditions or actions.
• Ensure customer satisfaction at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015/TS 16949 and VDA standards.
• Proficient in core quality tools – APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC.
• Problem solving tools proficiency – 8D, 5 Why, Fish Bone, etc.
• Ability to effectively interface and communicate with customers and auditors.
• Capable of working independently and as a team to manage work projects.
• Experienced in quality system and process audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a quality role, preferably a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office environment
• Travel required up to 10%