Quality Assurance Manager

Company Description AISIN World Corp. of America is part of AISIN Corporation, a Top 10 global Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems headquartered in Kariya City, Aichi, Japan. AISIN operates over 200 companies in more than 20 countries and employs approximately 120,000 people worldwide. In North America, AISIN Group companies generate over $5 billion in sales, with 14,000 employees and 36 manufacturing, sales, and R&D centers, including a 950-acre test track and proving ground in Fowlerville, Michigan. AISIN is recognized as a multi-award-winning leader in automotive parts, driven by engineering excellence, advanced technology, and a strong commitment to service. The company’s focus on research and development enables it to deliver vital, leading-edge technology to the global automotive industry.

Role Description The Quality Assurance Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Seymour, IN, responsible for overseeing and improving quality systems and processes for automotive components. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining quality standards, procedures, and metrics to ensure products meet internal requirements and customer specifications. The Quality Assurance Manager leads root cause analysis and corrective actions, manages audits, and coordinates with cross-functional teams in production, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues. Daily tasks include reviewing quality data, supervising quality staff, collaborating with customers on quality concerns, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role also includes preparing quality reports, ensuring compliance with industry and customer standards, and supporting new product launches with robust quality planning.

Direct Responsibilities

Lead and develop the corporate Process Audit team by performing the following activities:

• Achieve customer certification as an internal auditor in various Special Processes (Welding, Heat Treatment, Hot Stamping, Adhesion, and others), with the expectation of becoming the North American lead for that activity.
• Provide AISIN locations with training and certification of own in-house special process auditors.
• Support Special Process Audits at North American manufacturing locations as needed, identifying areas requiring improvement and areas of opportunity. 
• Follow-up with manufacturing sites after audits to ensure that audit findings are addressed, and sustainable process improvements are implemented
• Support the implementation and further development of the North American Special Process Control system as listed in the quality management system (QMS). This includes refining the operational manual, procedures and forms associated with this process and providing training and assistance to NAP locations in their implementation efforts. Schedule and communicate “joint” activities with AISIN Japan Quality personnel.
• Develop audit criteria and process control methods for additional special processes as they are identified by management.

Support the AISIN North American QA Center Lab staff with participation in Product Audit, Vehicle Evaluation, Failure Analysis & Testing, and Dimensional Analysis as needed. This includes managing teams responsible for:

• Material Analysis and Testing
• Measurement and Dimensional Analysis
• Product Testing & Evaluation (on and off vehicle)
• Equipment and Gauge Calibration
• Quality Skills training (measurement, GD&T, process capability, Problem Solving, etc.)

Regularly and effectively communicate activity status and KPIs of the team.

Qualifications

• Experience with audits and compliance, including internal and external audits, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Direct process knowledge of CQI special processes (welding, heat treatment, adhesion, etc.) are a plus.
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to supervise quality staff, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive collaborative solutions.
• Quality management skills, including experience with quality systems, standards (such as IATF 16949 or ISO 9001), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and use of quality tools (e.g., FMEA, control plans, SPC).
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear quality reports, present findings, and interact with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Background in automotive manufacturing or a related industry, with familiarity in production processes and supplier quality management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field; advanced certifications (such as CQE or Six Sigma) are a plus.
• Proficiency with relevant software tools, such as quality management systems, data analysis tools, and standard office applications.