Location:
Farmington Hills,
Michigan,
United States
Job ID: R0066764
Date Posted: Nov 21, 2024
Segment: Astemo
Business Unit: Hitachi Astemo
Company Name: HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.
Profession (Job Category): Quality Management
Job Type (Experience Level): Senior Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
Description
Summary: This position is critical in supporting the implementation and maintenance of supplier quality management systems for the region in a spirit of collaboration with the global and regional executive management teams. This role is a testament to the importance of teamwork, ensuring all sites comply with the Global Quality Operations Systems (GQOS) related to supplier quality, OEM Requirements, AIAG/VDA, and core tools. Key responsibilities include conducting Supplier Qualification Audits for the region, Supplier Development & Training, SQM standardization to achieve Global and CSR requirements, Training and developing site SQM Team including systems (SupplyON), and supporting Supplier APQP and PPAP achievement as necessary. This team member works hand in hand with the American Regional QMFD group, the Site SQM team, and the Global Quality Groups to ensure the implementation and achievement of the Global Quality Operations Systems (GQOS).
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Quality & Development:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Behavior Competencies:
The successful candidate for this position will have expert knowledge of the automotive quality management standards and reference documents and a working knowledge of OEM requirements, AIAG, CQI, core tools, audit principles, procedures, and methods. The candidate will possess excellent analytical and critical thinking, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills to interact with members at all organizational levels. The candidate will be detail-oriented with solid organization/time management skills and operate effectively and efficiently with high accuracy in a fast-paced team or individual environment. This position requires a willingness/ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Education: A University degree is required. Preference will be given to degrees in a relevant field or industry.
Experience: 7 years + experience in the automotive industry. Preference will be given to experience in SQM with direct plant operations and auditing.
*Job level is determined by a range of factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.
Working conditions:
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Have the ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week. Late/early meetings may be required to facilitate meetings with other teams in other time zones. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Travel: Up to 50% domestic and international travel may be required. Travel may include visiting customers, suppliers, manufacturing sites, and corporate offices.
Work Environment: Primarily in a professional business office with exposure to testing areas and periodic exposure to manufacturing environments.
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