Job Description

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:

Quality Management

Job Description:

Includes the following

• Always operate in a safe manner, following all company rules including 100% adherence to PPE
• Develops, evaluates, and improves methods while emphasizing the implementation of quality, efficiency, process, costing, and equipment improvements
• Lead cross-functional teams to investigate root cause of Customer Line Claims found through part returns to eliminate the root cause and establish ICA’s and PCA’s
• Observes and assists higher level Engineers in resolving problematic issues related to specific areas of technology, equipment and processes
• Provide continuous updates to Customer QE pertaining to status of current Customer improvement items
• Ensure manufacturing facilities establish clear and concise timelines for when action items will be implemented and ensure they work towards meeting these timelines
• Prepare and distribute Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports to the management
• Track continuous improvement through measurable reports/graphs

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner, ensuring Compliance to all Quality related Customer and Internal requirements
• Preference to Certification in formal problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction is required as are strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with PCs and application software, such as MS Office tools is required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience

Experience:

• 1-3 years prior manufacturing related experience preferred
• Working experience with problem solving tools, SPC, GD&T, and 8D
• Previous working experience with Automotive Quality Operating Systems

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week, including weekends and holiday work as required

Travel:

Up to 5% domestic and international may be required as needed

Work Environment:

Working in an office environment with exposure to manufacturing areas

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.