Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Overview: A leading Automotive Manufacturer based in Athens, Alabama is seeking a skilled Accounting Administrator to support and strengthen daily accounting operations. This position is ideal for a motivated professional looking to build on their accounting experience while gaining exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role offers meaningful opportunities for growth, hands-on involvement in core financial processes, and the ability to contribute to a team focused on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Essential Job Functions Quality System Management and Standardization: Establish and standardize corporate frameworks for data collection, reporting, change point management, and internal defect mitigation in compliance with automotive industry standards. Maintain and update rigorous quality records, audit findings, work instructions, and procedural documentation to support plant operations. Guide and assist subsidiary plants in achieving, maintaining, and upgrading certifications to required industry standards. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Support comprehensive investigations into customer complaints, warranty claims and internal quality anomalies Drive Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) initiatives to eliminate root causes, safeguard product integrity and optimize operational processes Build and manage data collection systems to report on Quality KPI's, proactively identifying recurring defect trends and continuous improvement opportunities. Auditing and Compliance Readiness: Lead internal quality audits across support sites and manufacturing facilities Cross-Functional Leadership and Safety Partner with engineering, production, and leadership to swiftly resolve quality concerns. Strict adherence to and promotion of company safety, information security, quality and confidentiality protocols. Working Conditions: This position is full-time, in person. Monday through Friday 8am-5pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm Qualifications and Experience Education and Skills Associate's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management or a related field is required (Equivalent combination of education and heavy relevant experience will be considered) Minimum of 2 Years of hands-on experience in automotive manufacturing quality At least 2 years of dedicated laboratory or dimensional inspection experience Advance proficiency and direct experience with Automotive Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA (Design and Process), and 8D problem-solving methodologies Ability to interpret engineering blueprints, technical standards, critical characteristics, Engineering Change Notification (ECN) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Comfortable in a multicultural workplace Reliable team player who remains calm, focused, and adaptable under pressure or during fast-paced operational shifts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint) Strong negotiation skills WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Primarily an open office setting (moderate noise) with regular interaction on the manufacturing plant floor Strict adherence to personal attire standards and mandatory PPE (Safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protections) while on manufacturing floor. Ability to stand, walk and sit for extended durations; must be able to occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds. Willingness to travel up to 50% of work hours to subsidiary plants, customer sites, and supplier facilities. Will be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr AKI USA, CORP