Quality Associate 2nd Shift

Responsibility The Quality Auditor is responsible for ensuring that automotive components and finished vehicles meet company, customer, and regulatory quality standards. This role involves inspecting products, auditing production processes, identifying defects, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment. The Quality Auditor plays a critical role in maintaining product integrity, reducing defects, and promoting a culture of quality, safety, and accountability on the production floor.

Support (ATA) efforts to promote Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) and ensure activities are carried out in cooperation with G-TEKT CSR, and Corporate Governance initiatives and activities to ensure compliance in functional areas of responsibility. Support the Corporate Governance Policy of Austin Tri-Hawk Automotive and the Objectives of:

Meeting challenges of changed legal and business environment.

Enhancing the trust of ATA among customers, associates, and society.

Implementing activities to improve ATA business operations using a strategy of Steady Compliance.

Accountable to Quality Team Leader, Assistant Manager and Manager Qualifications High  school diploma or GED preferred

Associate degree or technical certification in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred2–5 years of experience in quality inspection or auditing in an automotive or manufacturing environment

Knowledge of automotive quality systems (ISO 9001)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications

Experience with measurement tools and inspection equipment (Taper Scales, Calipers, Micrometers)
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and basic quality tools (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis)
Proficiency with quality reporting systems and basic computer applications

Leadership

Assist associates with knowledge of quality defects and customer requirements

Ability to influence and guide production teams toward compliance without direct authority

Leads by example in following procedures, safety rules, and quality standards

Encourages teamwork and collaboration across departments

Supports training and mentoring of new inspectors or operators on quality standards(Supports Cross training to learn all aspects, and to maintain quality across Stamping and Assembly Departments)
Takes initiative in identifying improvement opportunities and driving corrective actions

Demonstrates integrity and consistency in decision-making

Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Service

Strong commitment to delivering quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with production teams and management

Responsive to internal customers (production, engineering, and logistics teams)
Focus on problem-solving with a customer-first mindset

Maintains professionalism when addressing quality concerns on the shop floor

Demonstrates accountability in ensuring timely resolution of quality issues

Assist in meeting ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 requirements

Operations

Knowledge of automotive mfg workflows, including stamping, welding and final inspection

Ability to observe, evaluate, and verify production processes operate within defined quality standards

Ensure adherence to work instructions, standard processes, and customer specific requirements across all production stages

Knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 quality systems

Skilled in defect identification and classification

Use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges etcIn-process and final product auditing to ensure early detection of quality issues

Material and product traceability

Nonconformance identification and containment

Lean manufacturing and 5S support

Accurate data recording and reporting

Cross-functional team coordination

Maintain documentation on quality checks & issues

Follow “Stop Call Wait” instruction when parts are found to be defective

Place nonconforming parts on hold and determine exposure in house and shipped (traceability)
Issue, track and close Trouble Reports Ensure Hold product is accurately designated in…