Toyota Tsusho America

Quality Assistant Project Manager

Toyota Tsusho America  •  Farmington Hills, MI (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What's In It For You?

  • Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 14 Paid Company Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Contribution
  • Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

The Quality Assistant Project Manager oversees the end-to-end quality lifecycle for automotive part development, ensuring Tier 1 delivery excellence for OEM new model launches. This role is responsible for leading the strategic alignment between customers and suppliers to ensure mass production stability and supply chain integrity. Role will serve as the primary lead for quality project milestones, ensuring all deliverables meet OEM standards, managing PPAP lifecycles, and spearheading Kaizen initiatives to drive sustainable production efficiency and defect resolution.

What You'll Do

  • Manage and optimize quality control workstreams for part production in alignment with new car projects and production preparation plans.
  • Lead the preparation and submission of comprehensive quality-related documentation and technical reports required for OEM milestones.
  • Direct and execute supplier quality audits to ensure rigorous adherence to global quality standards and project-specific requirements.
  • Serve as the quality lead for individual local production projects, ensuring all quality gates are met from development through mass production.
  • Manage high-impact relationships with customers and suppliers; facilitate strategic meetings to ensure technical alignment and strengthen long-term partnerships.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in quality systems, engineering required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in areas of Quality Control or Process Engineering
  • Experienced with APQP activity and IATF certification preferred
  • Knowledge of 8D, PDCA, 5-whys, 4Ms problem solving tools preferred

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

Toyota Tsusho America

About Toyota Tsusho America

Toyota Tsusho America is a vast and growing company with a track record of success dating back more than 60 years.

Operating throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, we contribute to local economies all over North America via our expertise in multiple industries – including supply-chain management, new manufacturing, logistics, importing and exporting.

We’re tackling the business issues of today, while always keeping an eye toward tomorrow.

At Toyota Tsusho America, we’re creating solutions – and working to build A Better Future for Us All.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1953
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