Position Summary

Oversee Quality Team Members to ensure proper administration of quality policies, processes, programs and procedures. Communicate product quality and quality problems. Assist in the development of and provide training on standardized quality work instructions and procedures including equipment operation and transmission reprocessing. Promotes positive Team relations and leads by example.

Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGP Core Values
• Supports and enforces compliance to all HTGP Certification standards; Management System (IATF16949), Environmental (ISO 14001) and Health and Safety (ISO 45001) policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Performs additional assignments/ duties as required by management

EHS:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently meets company safety goals

Technical:

• Analyze data of gear profile result and CMM measurement
• Analyze gear heat treatment destructive test result
• Reviews and verifies quality inspection checks/audits, records and reports for discrepancies and corrects issues found
• Participates in safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets and with other department leadership on improvement activities
• Generates and understands daily reports as directed and creates SOPs for product inspections
• Establishes and maintains plan for minor daily/weekly PM in QC lab Area
• Possesses or develops skills to perform analyses on gear features to determine quality grade
• Sets up and maintains SPC systems for quality measuring equipment
• Works with Supplier Quality Management to perform effective defect analysis processes.
• Works closely with Quality and Production teams to resolve quality issues, problematic parts, materials, tooling and processes that may be adversely affecting quality and notifies department leadership as appropriate
• Performs rapid root cause analysis of inline issues and provides suggestions for prevention
• Assists with the completion of Non-conforming tags and leads the containment of suspect material from production parts
• Implements repair/containment procedures for repetitive quality defects and performs repair, reassembly and test on parts
• Recommends improvements of process or equipment or procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Supports all IATF16949 activities, internal and external audits, and the PPAP or ISIR processes
• Assists Quality Management to implement the quality management system

Leadership:

• Leads internal corrective action activities to resolve customer complaints and return transmission issues in accordance to HTGP CAR process.
• Facilitates quality meetings as needed.
• Promotes a positive workplace 
• Develops, maintains and trains all Quality Team Members and Team Leader in use of quality measuring equipment. 
• Develops, maintains and trains on quality process to meet internal and external customer requirements. 
• Develops Quality Machining Team through OJT, process training and skill development. 

Education

• High School/GED
• 4 Year Degree or comparable background of work related experience

Reporting

• Reports to: Department Manager or designee
• Direct Reports: 2 - 3

Competency Requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
2. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
3. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.
5. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
6. Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
7. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
8. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
9. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
10. Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group efforts.
11. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understand processes, procedures, standards, methods and technology related to assignments and leads others in these activities; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in 

measuring outcomes of work; maintain current on new developments in field of expertise; effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.) especially in the gear manufacturing and/or heat treatment industries.

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands also at times may include safely handling multiple, continuous parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas that require pushing and pulling of carts. Work environment is climate controlled in most areas.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years Quality and/or automotive related job experience preferred

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook
• MODUS or similar CMM software a plus

Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel. 
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• OT required as needed.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this particular position. HTGP reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGP team members are subject to all other HTGP policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGP’s Team Member Handbook.