Sr Quality Assurance Specialist

Company Description

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

Ensure a high quality standard of raw materials through collaboration with Operations, Development, Purchasing, and External Suppliers.

This position will serve the dual function of SQA and supporting internal problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts while also supporting the Internal Audit Program.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

SQA

• Monitor raw material quality trends and issues.
• Coordinate supplier complaint activities and evidence collection.
• Drive supplier problem-solving, accountability, and improvements related to series production quality claims.
• Identify need and initiate supplier escalations. 
• Schedule and perform supplier escalation audits at supplier locations.

Internal Problem-Solving / Continuous Improvement

• Monitor production KPI and quality trends. 
• Support Structured Problem-Solving activities related to customer claims and internal escalations.
• Identify need and initiate Structured Problem-Solving based on internal quality trends. 

Internal Audits

• Support annual and 3-year internal audit program development.
• Perform internal system and process audits.
• Document findings and support with follow-up. 

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or other STEM fields preferred.
  • Candidate work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Work Experience

• 5 years manufacturing experience minimum. 
• 3 years experience in quality or engineering.

Competencies:

• Verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Mapper, etc.).
• Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
• Structured Problem-Solving (8D, A3, PDCA).
• Statistical / analytical analysis.
• Internal / external auditing (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3).
• Quality Management Systems.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Employer 401(k) Match
• On-Site Gym
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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