The purpose of this position is to maintain / develop quality systems within the production department based on plant wide objectives, quality improvement plans for each area of responsibility, and support all departmental quality related issues. Maintain and control IATF 16949 internal documents per standards.

• Maintain training records for work instructions, forms, temporary work instructions and quality alerts
• Maintain files for follow up on new WIs, forms, TWI and quality alerts with attention to expiration dates
• Maintain storage box logs for achieved documents
• Clear and file monthly documentation
• Recall achieved documentation in support of investigations / audits
• Make document changes and post to J: as changes occur
• Support audits of various types
• Support data entry for reject and scrap as needed

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience
• Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• 2-year College Degree in Mechanical, Quality or Other Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to promote and carry out the "Hitachi Philosophy" and "5 Joys"
• Proven ability to make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy
• Confers with and prepares reports for upper management
• Maintains clean and orderly work environment
• Provides strong leadership to subordinate personnel
• Interacts with various levels of associates
• Improves manufacturing proficiency levels to meet plant goals and objectives
• Maintains knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment
• Coordinates and recommends cost savings and efficiency ideas for the facility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed

Software:

• Basic experience required in Windows, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint

Essential to Job Functions - Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:

• Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
• Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
• Full Motor Skills

Work Environment - Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.

• Requires 2% Travel
• Factory Setting with Noise

Equipment Used

• Personal Computer
• Measurement Equipment (Calipers, gages, etc)
• Allen wrenches
• Screwdriver