What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMS Engineer position at Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc.?
Description
Position Summary:
This position will be part of the xEV team for Electric Vehicle products and will be responsible for implementing and managing the quality management system to assure that product quality exceeds customer expectations and customer satisfaction is maintained. The QMS Engineer will manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Quality Management System, including coordinating and facilitating the audit process to ensure company compliance to ISO, IATF, and company standards. In addition, the coordination of third-party audits between Hitachi Astemo and contracted registrar is necessary. The Quality Systems Engineers responsibilities also includes facilitating any training needed within the organization regarding the QMS.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
4-year college degree or 3 years relatable work experience
Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties
Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
Past ISO, IATF or similar certification experience
Trained as IATF16949 Lead Auditor with valid certification
Essential to Job Functions - Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:
Ability to work flexible schedule including all shifts and days as needed
Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting
Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
Ability to lift 35lbs from floor to a height of 4ft
Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
Ability to use hand tools and view small components through a microscope for extended periods of time
Ability to travel for business (Domestic and Overseas)
Production and Location Start-up Duties:
Work within small team to develop manufacturing location and processes to support smooth mass production start-up of EV products.
Typical NPI duties as detailed by internal Astemo and customer requirements for start-up of new product/location, including set-up of the plants QMS and path to IATF registration.
Skills and Abilities:
Proven ability to make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy with Root Cause Analysis
Maintains clean and orderly work environment
Interacts with various levels of associates
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed
Strong work ethic and self-starter personality
Strong abilities in auditing of systems and procedures
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Work Environment - Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.
Requires <5%
Open-Office Setting
Factory Setting with Noise
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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