Quality Sr. Specialist

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Full‑time Regular Professional West Point, GA, US

9 days ago Requisition

Communicate product quality and quality problems. Provide training on quality work instructions and procedures. Promote positive team relations and lead by example.

• Treat all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy.
• Adhere to the HTGP policies and procedures and lead others in the same methods.
• Confirm and adhere to all required HTGP Certification standards such as IATF
  16949, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001.
• Always maintain a pro‑team member environment.
• Learn, demonstrate, and uphold the HTGP Core Values.
• Manage the department budget efficiently as per the approved annual budget.
• Perform special assignments as required by management.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Consistently meet company safety goals.

• Assure processes are compliant with all APQP documentation.
• Assist the quality management team to implement an effective process audit system.
• Develop, maintain, and train on quality processes to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Review quality checks/audits, records and reports for discrepancies and correct any issues found promptly.
• Communicate with the quality CKD specialist regarding CKD part quality issues.
• Work closely with quality team and manufacturing to resolve problems with parts, materials, tooling and processes affecting quality.
• Assist in any special project assigned to the quality department.
• Support all IATF
  16949 activities and internal and external audits.

• Facilitate quality meetings as needed.
• Work with the quality team to implement the quality management system.
• Lead internal corrective action activities to resolve customer complaints and return transmission issues in accordance with HTGP CAR process.
• Direct and develop quality team leads through OJT, process training and skill development.
• Foster team member involvement in continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively to management and team members.
• Enforce clean 5S philosophy to maintain a clean working environment.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with support departments and promote a positive workplace.
• Make recommendations to hire, terminate, and promote.
• Promote and enforce company policy.
• Schedule OT and coverage for PTO and FMLA.
• Create, update, and maintain all visual aids for new and existing models.
• Create training on new processes needed for the department.
• Maintain and track all training.
• Update and maintain COS.
• Complete evaluations for COS.
• Create QA for QC, Machining and other departments as needed.
• Maintain QA system on QC stations in MES.
• Place and release holds in MES for NG or suspect transmissions.
• Provide EO change information to team leaders and operators.
• Disposition scrap.
• Write ups for absenteeism, job performance, etc.
• Maintain offset change records tracking.

• High School / GED.
• 4‑Year Degree or comparable background of work experience.

* Equivalent work related experience (equivalency is generally considered as 2 years’ experience equaling 1 year of formal education) may be considered in addition to the “Position Requirement”.

• Reports to:
  
  Department Assistant Manager or designee.
• Direct reports: 0.

• Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems proactively.
• Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results. Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
• Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything they are not willing to do.
• Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
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