Deputy Manager - QA
Nexa Auto Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Deputy Manager - Quality Assurance (QA) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across our automotive products and processes driving continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the QA team to ensure adherence to quality standards and protocols.
- Develop implement and maintain quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including production engineering and supply chain to resolve quality issues.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality deviations.
- Support new product development by establishing quality benchmarks and validation processes.
- Ensure documentation and reporting of quality activities are accurate and timely.
- Train and mentor QA staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Quality Management or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949 ISO 9001.
- Experience with quality management systems and audit processes.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA SPC 8D and root cause analysis techniques.
Skills
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Automotive Quality Standards (IATF 16949 ISO 9001)
- Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Audit and Compliance Management
- Team Leadership and Development
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Effective Communication
Skills
Quality Management Systems (QMS), Automotive Quality Standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001), Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Audit and Compliance Management, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Effective Communication