Quality Assurance Assistant Manager

**This is a fixed-term employment, ending between October 2025 and April 2026. The exact date will depend on the company’s needs and project schedules, and employees will be notified at least 60 days in advance. Please note that the end date may be adjusted to fall either before or after this period.***

Miyake Forging North America is looking for a Quality Assurance Assistant Manager to play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our product, in order to increase clients’ satisfaction and brand loyalty as well as to achieve Miyake Philosophy, Basic Policies, and Objectives. This position is responsible for supervising a Quality Inspector and assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems. The Assistant Manager will work closely with production teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, enhance inspection processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Supervision: Oversee and guide the Quality Inspector in performing daily inspection tasks, ensuring adherence to inspection standards and quality standards.

· Drawing Compliance: Ensure that all work is performed on Production in accordance with the latest drawings.

·Inspection & Measurement: Ensure the inspector accurately measures and inspects products according to specifications, utilizing tools such as hardness testers and microstructure analysis.

·Quality Control & Traceability Control: Support the investigation of defective products on identify root causes, track the product’s traceability utilizing the ERP system (AS/400), and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

·Chemical Control & Data Management: Oversee the proper handling, use, control, and dispose of chemicals that are used for microstructure inspection, within the department. Ensure accurate entry of measurement data into the system.

· Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze, and document internal/ external quality issues, defects, and other problems. Work with the Production staff to recommend, approve, and facilitate solutions, including implementing temporary measures/specs, to mitigate these issues. Communicate issues internally and externally.

· Internal Audit: Conduct internal audit of ISO9001, CQI-9 and other beneficial Quality Management Systems. Support other external and client audits.

·5S Activities: Lead and participate in 5S activities (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) to maintain an organized and efficient workspace.

· Training & Development: Provide educational guidance to the inspector and other team members on measurement methods, quality inspection techniques, and addressing quality abnormalities in production.

· Tool Calibration and Inventory Management: Organize and control the inventory of inspection tools and consumable items required for inspection and testing processes. Ensure all tools in use are properly calibrated and manage their annual calibration schedule.

·Knowledge Management: Create, revise, and manage work instructions, SOPs, records, and forms. Manage the knowledge in the dept.

·Non-Conforming Parts: Oversee the sorting process and management of non-conforming parts, including the issuance and control of sorting cards, and the completion of necessary paperwork. Ensure proper documentation and follow-up actions.

Periodical Report: Present daily quality abnormal reports, sorting progress, and other related topics at the morning meeting. Lead and present the QA Monthly Report at the Monthly Management Meeting.

Essential Competencies:

· Strong leadership and the spirit of teamwork to manage the department.

· Ability to make the right decisions while understanding multiple factors such as cost, quality, productivity, and safety that form a business.

· Self-motivated to learn constantly.

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task are a must.

· Ability to evaluate information, process information, propose solutions and implement changes.

· Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other associates, and clients.

· Flexibility and capacity to handle change.

· Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume office environment.

· Ability to accommodate global company vision, and work smoothly under the influence of different cultures and with a diverse workforce.

· Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

· Always represent the organization in a positive and professional manner

· Knowledge and ability to use various computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and email systems

Education/Work Experiences:

· A minimum of a high school or equivalency certificate required

· ISO and/or IATF internal auditor certified professional preferred.

· 5 years of experience in manufacturing industry (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000