Quality Specialist

Summary

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Quality Specialist in the Quality Assurance department. The Quality Specialist functions with a moderate degree of autonomy, and is responsible for providing professional level quality analysis and support for Toyoda Gosei (TG) North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enable the effectiveness of the Quality group through on-site plant visits and analysis of quality requirements and conditions
• Provide quality reporting, data analysis, identify trends, and follow up with NAMC's regarding corrective action
• Gather, manage, analyze, and interpret NAMC quality data for global TG reporting requirements
• Organize, lead through example behavior, other members of Delivery/Quality team
• Conduct on-site plant visits to deliver required training material in classroom setting
• Provide any necessary back-up assistance for weekly quality management
• Continue to learn and develop strength in identifying quality issues and promoting corrective action
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts
• Function in a highly collaborative environment, where flexibility and teamwork are crucial to organizational success
• Conduct Audits regarding Safety Critical components and Processes

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Certifications and Education

• Minimum of Associates degree or equivalent years of relevant experience is required

Experience

• 1 to 4 years of experience in Quality or related field is required

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Technology Competencies

• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer is required
• PFMEA/DFMEA/Control Plan knowledge
• IATF/ISO audit experience is preferred

Work Environment

• Office and Plant Environment

Additional Competencies

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills is required