Summary

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Senior Specialist in the Quality department. The Quality Specialist for Delivery functions under the direction of the Quality Manager and, at times, the Quality Engineers; and is responsible for providing professional level quality analysis and support for Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Enable the effectiveness of the Quality group through on-site plant visits and analysis of quality requirements and conditions
• Provide quality reporting, data analysis, identify trends, and follow up with NAMC’s regarding corrective action
• Gather, manage, analyze, and interpret NAMC quality data for global TG reporting requirements
• Organize, lead through example behavior, other members of Delivery/Quality team
• Conduct on-site plant visits to deliver required training material in classroom setting

• Provide any necessary back up assistance for weekly quality management
• Continue to learn and develop strength in identifying quality issues and promoting corrective action
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology, Quality, or a related field is preferred
• Microsoft Office Suites 2013 and newer is required
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills with all staff and management are required
• Sustaining a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills is required
• Minimum 5 yrs experience working in the automotive industry is preferred
• Ability to manage priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required
• Experience in manufacturing process of plastics or rubber products, is preferred
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T) is preferred
• Ability to travel on short notice/as needed to multi-national facilities
• IATF/ ISO audit experience preferred
• PFMEA/DFMEA knowledge preferred