Supervisor, Accessory Quality

Who We Are:

Tomorrow’s most advanced automotive technology is being envisioned today at Tier 1 America. A subsidiary of OEM, we are a top leading automotive parts supplier. Tier 1 provides after-sales service parts support for OEM’s. In addition to the distribution of genuine service parts and accessories, Tier 1 produces chassis, cockpit, and front-end modules; safety products, including airbags; headlights; anti-lock brake systems and electronic stability control products; steering parts; multimedia systems; UVO systems; injection-molded plastic parts, such as instrument panels, carriers, and bumpers; and steel wheel rims and decks.

Description:

Supervisor position for Accessory Quality Dept is the middle-management leader of the Quality Team. The Supervisor is the interface between staff and management, and represents management’s position in interaction with department staff and in external negotiations. The Supervisor manages many of the day-to-day activities of the team and reporting to management.

Key Responsibilities:

• In addition to the basic responsibilities of the immediate sub-ordinate position (Sr. Engineer, Accy Quality), this position is responsible for:
• Supervision of the staff Quality Engineers and Sr. Quality Engineers to assure department policies and procedures are followed daily.
• Supervision of staff to ensure that quality department targets are met, including KPI targets
• Assignment of project responsibilities and maintenance of dept. assignment matrix
• Maintenance and upkeep of all department log files
• Planning & achievement of dept. scheduled tasks, including travel (supplier audits, factory events), project tracking (PLM/PMS), and project-related task completion (production authorization, PPAP release, RCA completion, etc.)
• Generation of in-depth reports for management, based on dept. data
• Generation of ad-hoc reports for urgent issues (incl. ‘one-page A3’ summary reports)

Key Performance Indicators:

• Supervising & Leading – providing dept. staff with oversight, support and feedback as needed on their work, tasks and adherence to dept. & company policies; timely, thorough and accurate reporting to management of dept. issues (25%)
• Accuracy – ensuring that dept. work of staff is reviewed, corrected and recurrence of issues is prevented through robust improvements (15%)
• Completion of Engineer KPIs – supporting dept. staff in completing their KPIs of 1) on-time PPAP readiness, 2) supplier quality, and 3) defect part analysis (30%)
• Continuing Education – completion of assigned & elective training (10%)
• Business Intangibles – ensuring that business objectives are reached, through clear & concise communication, effective time and resource management and 5S principles (20%)

Work Schedule & Travel Requirements:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some flexibility & telecommuting allowed); rarely Sat or Sun work is required.
• Travel (up to 40%) within N. America and international

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) is required.

Experience Requirements:

• 7-10 years of experience in quality-related professional-level position, working within automotive or aerospace OEM environment.
• 2-3 years conducting IATF-level quality audits, either internal or external.
• Deep experience with common Quality concepts, incl. IATF 16949 auditing, QMS, CAR/RCAs, 8D, 5Why.
• Deep experience with common manufacturing processes, incl. injection molding, thermoforming, extrusion, die casting, forging, welding assembly & kit packing.
• Deep experience with spreadsheets and presentation
• Microsoft Office Excel Specialist certification or equivalent level of skill
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint Specialist certification or equivalent level of skill

Skills:

• Independence, internally motivated
• Ability to read a technical drawing; experience with GD&T a plus
• English communication skills; Korean speaking/writing a plus
• Basic computer skills, including email, scheduling, etc.
• Knowledge of automotive assemblies, parts, manufacturing processes, etc.
• Familiarity with common hand tools, power tools, etc. used in automotive repair

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The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing – delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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