About this opportunity
Hyundai Mobis lists this Assistant Manager, Quality opportunity in blythewood, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Quality Assistant Manager
The Quality Assistant Manager ensures the effective implementation of quality systems, policies, procedures, and activities that support the production of high-quality products for Mobis South Carolina Electrified Powertrain (MSCe). This position supports product validation, quality testing, production quality assurance, supplier quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer requirements and company standards.
The Quality Assistant Manager works closely with production, manufacturing engineering, suppliers, customers, and other cross-functional teams to identify, resolve, and prevent quality issues while supporting operational excellence and regulatory compliance at the MSCe facility.
Responsibilities
(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)
Plan, develop, and implement product validation (PV) testing and production quality validation activities.
Manage product validation (PV) testing and validation activities for battery system assembly and production lines.
Conduct audits and inspections to identify risks, nonconformities, and opportunities for improvement
Investigate customer complaints, quality issues, and production incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using 8D, 5 Why, and other problem-solving methodologies
Analyze quality data, process metrics, and customer feedback to identify trends and drive improvements
Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve overall product quality
Support customer audits, supplier audits, and internal quality system audits
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS)
Support supplier quality management, supplier development activities, and critical component quality assurance
Support pilot-stage quality activities, including ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and related quality documentation
Develop pilot sample validation plans, conduct validation testing, and prepare test reports
Collaborate with production, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and improve process performance
Provide training and technical guidance on quality procedures, testing requirements, and quality standards
Prepare quality reports, presentations, and performance summaries for management and customers
Respond promptly to customer quality concerns and support customer satisfaction initiatives
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance
Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and emerging quality technologies
Responsible for supporting and coordinating product quality, process quality, validation activities, supplier quality, customer quality concerns, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Exercises authority to stop, contain, and escalate quality concerns that may impact product conformity, customer satisfaction, safety, or regulatory compliance. Supports audit readiness, customer responses, supplier quality improvement activities, and cross-functional quality initiatives.
Provide day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, and work direction to Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and Validation Operators
Coordinate workload assignments, training activities, and quality-related priorities to support operational objectives
Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Supplier Quality teams to resolve quality issues and maintain customer requirements
Qualifications
(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)
Required Education & Experience:
5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, battery systems, or quality engineering required.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field required
Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and related documentation
Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action processes
Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Experience developing and maintaining Control Plans and quality documentation
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
Proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Education & Experience:
Experience in automotive OEM, Tier 1 supplier, or battery manufacturing environments preferred
Knowledge of VDA standards, customer-specific requirements, and automotive quality systems preferred
Experience in automotive or xEV battery manufacturing preferred
Experience using tensile strength testers, leak testers, and 3D scanning equipment (e.g., Hexagon) preferred
Working Conditions:
Manufacturing plant and office environment
Frequent walking and standing on the production floor
Exposure to production equipment, machinery, and industrial noise
Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
May require shift support, extended work hours, weekends, and holidays based on production requirements
Worksite address
blythewood, SC, 29016, US
Who can apply
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