Automotive Quality Assurance Coordinator. ISO 9001

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Maintain and improve the existing Quality Management System coordinating activities focused on continuous improvement and ISO9001/ ISO-TS 16949 compliance. Design, document and implement ISO compliant systems on new processes according to business changes.
Essential Job Duties:

Maintain and improve the existing Quality Management System

Coordinate the Corrective Action Request and Prevent Action System

Coordinate the documentation system

Coordinate internal, external, LPA audits

Coordinate equipment calibration and compliance

Coordinate Management Review process

Coordinate monthly metrics review meetings with LKQ plants and management

Coordinate weekly warranty reduction meetings with Quality manager

Actively participate in ongoing continuous improvement projects

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• Two-year certificate from College in Quality Assurance or completed related technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience.
• Automotive knowledge.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two years minimum in Quality Assurance in the automotive industry, knowledge in ISO 9001/TS 16949, AIAG Core tools,
• CAR closing acceptance/ rejection based on ISO-9001 international standard requirements
• Procedure updates acceptance/ rejection based on ISO-9001 international standard requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) can be considered a plus in this position. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, and percent
  and to draw an interpret bar graphs. Ability to read, understand and convert from/to Standard/Metric measuring systems.
  
  Problem solving techniques, ISO 9000 or ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor, AIAG Core tools knowledge would be required. Additionally, Lean manufacturing principles would be considered a plus for this position

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

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