Quality Assistant Chief Engineer

TS Tech Americas, Inc. is a leading global automotive tier one supplier with 72 locations in 14 countries. Our commitment to quality has resulted in the organization winning the prestigious JD Powers award for seat quality.

We have an immediate need for a First shift Chief Assistant Manager in our New Castle, IN manufacturing facility. Excellent benefits package and bonus are available for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications:

Good understanding of Quality and Engineering processes within a JIT Seat Assembly manufacturing environment. Good written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills. Previous quality and engineering experience required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical support and contribute to product design to produce quality products at minimum cost.
• Coordinate new model part and product development activity.
• Establish and control project timelines.
• Oversee tooling development and part maturation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to associates and other departments.
• Report part development status to management.
• Monitor supplier quality results.
• Allocate resources to address quality and design related issues.
• Evaluate design change and cost reduction proposals.
• Support company for specifications, design and tooling related queries.
• Review and approve corrective action requests and responses.
• Evaluate part data and performance for acceptance into production.
• Review and approve quality standards, ensuring critical control points are addressed.
• Provide support to suppliers to improve part quality.
• Support development of 5S, TPM and Kaizen programs.
• Ensure safe operations.
• Have the ability to establish and execute a monthly plan.
• Will ensure daily control items align with the company business plan and key objectives/metrics.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Requires extensive knowledge of new model activities, including quality and engineering procedures.