Lead problem solving team to analyze and resolve internal/external issues.

· Lead/participate scrap reduction and process improvement projects with other functions.

· Identify and eliminate non-standardized work practices and establish alternative procedures for contingency.

· Participate in Design Reviews, PFMEA and Conrol Plan development and plan appropriate actions to reduce RPN.

· Coordinate PPAPs for outsourcing of the operations, supplier resourcing, internal machine moves, new machine installation, rework processes, etc.

· Evaluate Process Change Requests and implement the changes through PPAP / PTR per GKN standrads and customer requirements.

· New product and process launch validation through APQP.

· Understand process variation and take preventive measures.

· Manage Product/Process Deviation requests and work with customers for approval.

· Perform compliance and system effectiveness audits to insure adherence to company policies, procedures and customer specific requirements.

· Work with Supplier Quality group to resolve supplier related issues to ensure defect free product.

· Ensure compliance to IATF Standards & other Customer Specific Requirements.

· Evaluate and report progress of team toward established goals and objectives.

· Track and Report Quality KPIs for the respective area / customer.

· Train associates in both theory and application of quality tools such as statistics, inspection methods, problem solving, process analysis and improvement.

· Keep abreast of new developments and techniques within the quality field.

· Organize and present data to management for decision making.

· Resolve disputes with internal and external customer involving product quality.

· Respond to customer inquires concerning product, service and deliveries.

· Participate in technical discussions with both customers and suppliers.

· Provide input to department budget and work to control costs.

· Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

· Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager

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