Quality Associate 2nd Shift

ResponsibilityThe Quality Auditor is responsible for ensuring that automotive components and finished vehicles meet company, customer, and regulatory quality standards. This role involves inspecting products, auditing production processes, identifying defects, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment. The Quality Auditor plays a critical role in maintaining product integrity, reducing defects, and promoting a culture of quality, safety, and accountability on the production floor.Support (ATA) efforts to promote Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) and ensure activities are carried out in cooperation with G-TEKT CSR, and Corporate Governance initiatives and activities to ensure compliance in functional areas of responsibility. Support the Corporate Governance Policy of Austin Tri-Hawk Automotive and the Objectives of:Meeting challenges of changed legal and business environment.Enhancing the trust of ATA among customers, associates, and society.Implementing activities to improve ATA business operations using a strategy of Steady Compliance.Accountable toQuality Team Leader, Assistant Manager and ManagerQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED preferredAssociate degree or technical certification in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred2–5 years of experience in quality inspection or auditing in an automotive or manufacturing environmentKnowledge of automotive quality systems (ISO 9001)Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specificationsExperience with measurement tools and inspection equipment (Taper Scales, Calipers, Micrometers)Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and basic quality tools (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis)Proficiency with quality reporting systems and basic computer applicationsLeadershipAssist associates with knowledge of quality defects and customer requirementsAbility to influence and guide production teams toward compliance without direct authorityLeads by example in following procedures, safety rules, and quality standardsEncourages teamwork and collaboration across departmentsSupports training and mentoring of new inspectors or operators on quality standards(Supports Cross training to learn all aspects, and to maintain quality across Stamping and Assembly Departments)Takes initiative in identifying improvement opportunities and driving corrective actionsDemonstrates integrity and consistency in decision-makingPromotes a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellenceServiceStrong commitment to delivering quality products that meet or exceed customer expectationsAbility to communicate clearly and professionally with production teams and managementResponsive to internal customers (production, engineering, and logistics teams)Focus on problem-solving with a customer-first mindsetMaintains professionalism when addressing quality concerns on the shop floorDemonstrates accountability in ensuring timely resolution of quality issuesAssist in meeting ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 requirementsOperationsKnowledge of automotive mfg workflows, including stamping, welding and final inspectionAbility to observe, evaluate, and verify production processes operate within defined qualitystandardsEnsure adherence to work instructions, standard processes, and customer specific requirementsacross all production stagesKnowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 quality systemsSkilled in defect identification and classificationUse of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges etcIn-process and final product auditing to ensure early detection of quality issuesMaterial and product traceabilityNonconformance identification and containmentLean manufacturing and 5S supportAccurate data recording and reportingCross-functional team coordinationMaintain documentation on quality checks & issuesFollow “Stop Call Wait” instruction when parts are found to be defectivePlace nonconforming parts on hold and determine exposure in house and shipped (traceability)Issue, track and close Trouble ReportsEnsure Hold product is accurately designated in “hold” status on Plex, and in the notes to add TR related to hold reasonComplete all required inspections on the production floorNo retagging when product is placed on holdEnsure rework instructions are present for any suspect partsMange sort activities regarding hold partsPlace questionable product on MRT (management review table)Keep correct records of scrap and hold information in Plex notes per containerIssue trouble reports in PLEXKnow and comprehend critical/safety characteristics of each partCommunicate with all associates on product quality, procedures and processesAssist with sorting tasks to verify quantities shipped to customersQuality is required to sort trucks if possibility of a miss shipmentUtilize fixtures and basic measuring deviceAssist Assembly Coordinator with educating and training of associates on proper Fixture usage.Complete all required inspections on the production floorPhysical Requirements and Work EnvironmentStand for long periods (8–12 hours)Ability to lift, carry, and stack parts (weight varies by product, often 10-40lbs)Lift up to 25–50 lbs. regularlyPerform repetitive movements (bending, reaching, lifting)Automotive production facility with robotic automationExposure to noise, machinery, and industrial conditionsPPE required (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots)Other duties assigned by the Quality Team Leader, Assistant Manager and ManagerHigh school diploma or GED preferredAssociate degree or technical certification in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred2–5 years of experience in quality inspection or auditing in an automotive or manufacturing environmentKnowledge of automotive quality systems (ISO 9001)Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specificationsExperience with measurement tools and inspection equipment (Taper Scales, Calipers, Micrometers)Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and basic quality tools (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis)Proficiency with quality reporting systems and basic computer applications #J-18808-Ljbffr