Special Process Auditor

Position Responsibilities

• Communicate and partner with AISIN Purchasing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Supplier Engineer Development (SED) / Supplier Parts Tracking Team (SPTT), Design, and Production, groups to implement supplier special process audits.
• Manage and lead supplier audit activities based on AISIN Level I and Level II Special Process requirements.
• Track the status of each special process audit and develop improvement plans if necessary.
• Establish audit frequency and manage accordingly.
• Visit assigned suppliers regularly and communicate results to AISIN and affected North American Plant (NAP).
• Track supplier special process performance metrics regionally (North America, Canada, and or Mexico).

Required Skills and Abilities

• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment in Quality or Process/Manufacturing Technician or Engineering role.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 and/or IATF16949 quality systems standards.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to review the manufacturing process, analyze activities, and develop potential actions for improvement of manufacturing process and quality systems.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and engineering specifications.
• Ability to develop training materials and provide training where required for suppliers.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Bilingual English and Japanese
• Experience with welding applications
• Experience with heat treatment applications
• Experience with adhesion applications
• Knowledge of AIAG CQI Process Assessments
• Skilled in Microsoft Software

Education/Training/Certifications

• Associate's degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in a Math or Engineering discipline.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering field is preferred.
• ASQ certification as Technician, Engineer, Auditor, and/or NSPE as Professional Engineer highly desirable.