Quality Specialist

Shift: 6am - 3PM + (Overtime is required)

Company Overview

PHA is a tier-one automotive parts supplier for Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia as well as other OEMs. With now operations across eight different countries in Asia, North America and Europe. As a global hub of the global auto parts industry based on our corporate philosophy of creating value through innovation, management of human respect, and the pursuit of happiness for our customers, members, and society.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Quality Specialist

EMPLOYER: PHA Georgia, LLC

DEPARTMENT: Quality

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager

SUMMARY: Quality Assurance Specialist (Quality Specialist), you will pay a vital role in ensuring that PHA products meet quality standards, unique customer specifications and manufacturing processes meet stated requirements. You will be responsible for supporting initiatives in IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other system standards. Analyzing data, identifying trends and initiating corrective action.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures customer satisfaction and the increase of product/process quality through measures such as: PPM, cost of quality, number of concerns/Q.R.'s and quality ratings.
• Aims to achieve these objectives in the most cost-effective manner.
• Performs customer courtesy visits.
• Travels to customer locations to address quality issues.
• Uses the 8-D program solving process to identify root cause and develop corrective actions.
• Conducts tear-down analysis and disposition of all customer returns.
• Oversees implementation of continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborates within a team regarding design issues.
• Obtains quotes for prototype builds, gages, etc.
• Designs various small gages which affect quality.
• Coordinates internal and external sort or rework activities.
• Develops and maintains various documentation (Control Plans, P.P.A.P., P.F.M.E.A., Process Flow, etc.) pursuant to IATF 16949 guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other related field.
• Computer skills required:
• Ability to utilize computer applications such as Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
• Other skills required:
• Tier One or Tier Two automotive supplier experience preferred.o Knowledge of blue prints and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.o Must be able and willing to travel frequently to customer locations.
  

Competencies

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Occasionally required to stand or walk.
• Frequently required to sit or utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Preferred To Speak Bilingual (English & Korean)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
  
  

Ability To Commute

• Bloomingdale, GA 31302 (Required)
• Work Location: In person