Quality Assurance Specialist

About the Role

Representing TMP-O as the QMS Subject Matter Expert (SME), lead and manage department compliance by promoting and guaranteeing adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop best practices for the QMS Unit and enhance Quality Management System knowledge to share with department associates to ensure comprehension and compliance.
• Design, create, and maintain a system with linkage to all computer-based quality applications that reduce risks potentially compromising the QMS system.
• Set department documentation systems and requirements to maintain consistency with HDMA, North American (NA), and Global Quality Standards.
• Establish document systems for the QMS unit to assure required documents and records are controlled and retained.
• Communicate Quality Management System (QMS) activities and change points to enhance understanding and awareness for department leadership.
• Lead department internal reviews to assess production systems, processes, and requirements of the QMS and initiate Best Practice Review.
• Lead department activity to effectively execute internal and external audits.
• Interface with external auditors representing both the department and plant.
• Review internal and external (UTAC or other Honda companies) audit findings to understand system gaps and apply countermeasures to prevent similar failures.
• Lead collaborative problem-solving and countermeasure activities to establish continuous improvement and Best Practice across TMP-O (ALMC-HPDC).
• Manage the department record retention system in compliance with the documented Master Record Control Ledger.
• Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in a related field; or equivalent relevant job experience.
• 0-6 years of experience based on education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dealing with conflict and empowerment to escalate (consensus-building skills).
• Knowledge of QMS.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to respond immediately to production floor needs and requirements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the SEQCDM guidelines/requirements within the area of responsibility.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task.
• Minimum of 1 year of related auditing experience.

Job Dimensions

Decisions this role is expected to make and/or influence:

• Escalation of quality concerns and nonconformities.
• Recommendations for minor process or documentation improvements.
• Selection of corrective actions within established procedures.

Working Conditions

• 0-5% travel requirement for training and offsite support as needed.
• Daily, weekly, and holiday overtime as required (will vary).
• Able to work/support varying shifts as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (pay based on several variables including geographic location and work experience).
• Paid overtime.
• Regional bonus (when applicable).
• Industry-leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx).
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance (if eligible).
• Career growth advancement opportunities.
• Career mobility.
• Education reimbursement for continued learning.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition assistance & student loan repayment.
• Lifestyle account.
• Childcare reimbursement account.
• Elder care support.
• Wellbeing program.
• Community service and engagement programs.
• Product programs.