As the global leader in the design, development and production of automotive interiors, we are apassionate, manufacturing organization driven to be our customers' preferred partner. We provide products with superior quality that are manufactured leveraging robust processes and continuous improvement This role is responsible for analysing manufacturing processes for improvements using various methods of testing and inspection, driving quality improvements through problem solving, and ensure products are manufactured in compliance with customer specifications, safety standards and design specifications. Oversees and facilitate the implementation of process Quality core tools (Process Flow,PFMEA, Control Plans, etc.).

• Primary contact source with customer/supplier representatives, maintain positive communication and relationship, support and attend meetings, reviews and audits.
• Ensures that the quality system is maintained in accordance with the YF iOS standards.
• Facilitate problem solving teams and respond to customer discrepancy notices.
• Verify corrective actions and prepare problem solving customer correspondence related to quality concerns or issues.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits, and report to management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Establish process controls, assist in trainingof new projects and buy-off on new/modified equipment and processes.
• Participate in workgroups (e.g., FMEA, PSMC, etc.). 
• Support the risk and failure analysis (PFMEA) reviews
• Performs root cause analysis of technical quality problems, with support of a cross functional team.
• Support quality/dimensional control systems (i.e., X&R charts, gage studies, Six Sigma, dimensional capability studies).
• Strong working knowledge of APQP tools (e.g., Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc.).

Essential CommonRequirements for all Employees:

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements. 
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS):Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally withcustomers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be atassigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level

Bachelor's Level Degree Area of Study: Quality, Industrial of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience in Quality or Engineering related function. *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• 1-3 Minimum Yearsof Experience working in the field of Quality, Engineering CI or similar (recent college graduate isconsidered acceptable).
• Less Than 1 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment, establishing partnerships both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates strong analyticaland problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess knowledge on the fundamentals of PPAP and APQP processes. 
• Proficiency in MicrosoftOutlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers, particularly automotive related is highly desirable. 
• Understandingof the Quality function such as customer service, metrology, and quality analysis techniques (i.e.,Design of experiments, Red X, PPAP, Control Plan, etc.).

Physical Ability Requirements

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Occasionally 
• Movement (Walking): Frequently 
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 25 lbs): Occasionally 
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently 
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently

Language Required and Preferred

Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking) Preferred: None

Work Environment

• Personal protective equipment isrequired 

Office Environment 

• Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person 
• Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled.