*job description*responsibilities*:- implementation and effectiveness of the qm system agreed with management- coordinating and controlling all activities relating to securing quality- implementing preventive actions to ensure adherence to quality standards- detecting and recording quality issues / defects in products- taking remedial action and making recommendations, bearing in mind accountabilities (quality improvement plans)- checking to see whether problem-solving measures have been implemented- continuing to monitor processes, deliveries or assembly of non-conforming product until such time as defects or quality issues have been eradicated- developing and implementing quality improvement programs- investigation in the event of damage- making recommendations and introducing technical improvements to quality assurance and testing systems- decisions on concessions- informing management about quality relevant figures and measures with the aim of improving quality standards- advising all sections of the company in matters relevant to quality assurance- monitoring qm activities in other sections- performing internal audits- carrying out quality planning, control and the dissemination of quality information- involvement in decisions on the use of production systems- analysis of the costs of quality in conjunction with other sections- implementation, instigation and co-ordination of fmea's and quality analysis- career planning support for qa employees.includes training requirements and cross training within department.- enforce all safety regulations and requirements.*specific function related duties*:- management of new part or engineering change approvals (ppap process)- coordinating change implementation- executing and monitoring of all planning work in ramos arizpe and cooperation with operational departments and detroit r&d.- participating in material review board to disposition nonconforming product.- coordinating testing of assemblies and finished parts- instigating defect reports, following up and implementing corrective measures*qualifications*- possess solid applied statistical-process-control experience.- minimum 10 years experience in an assembly manufacturing environment.- good pc skills, excel, word etc.- experience in quality automotive systems certification standards and implementation.- supervisory experience.- theoretical and practical experience with measuring equipment.- good business administration skills- ability to work well with other departments; good communication skills.- good organizational skills- good procedure writing skills.