Report quality performance trends to Quality Manager including major issues which could affect business performance.

Develop and maintain audit schedules and keep project/departments notified of upcoming audits.

Identify and follow up on audit findings, corrective/preventive action requests (CAPAs) and observations (OBS).

Implement an effective tracking system for audit findings.

Conduct quality audit trainings and other related trainings to applicable personnel related to quality procedures, workmanship standards, gaging, and inspection techniques, including completion of certification and recertification audit requirements.

Perform preliminary review and processing of non-conformances. This include preliminary recommendation on disposition on discrepancies that require immediate action, initiate or request corrective action when discrepancies are found, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate actions made.

Develop and maintain various area metrics, compile data, and issue reports. When required, develop and monitor action plans to improve performance based on measured data.

Review and approve assembly worksheets and job sheets or other applicable work instructions.

Work with the departments audited to resolve compliance issues, provide recommendation, communication on status of action resolution and bringing to management issues that require attention tracking corrective actions.

Responsible for on-site audit of supplier quality systems.

Responsible for executing internal and external good manufacturing practices audits.

Above average human relation skills and attitude required to successfully perform audits and motivate production personnel in quality attitude and standards of workmanship.

The incumbent likewise, is responsible to learn, understand, translate and communicate all related customer, regulatory, and industry specifications related to the products the incumbent represents.

This position is performed with a minimum of supervision. A high level of self-motivation and a thorough knowledge of the operation and application of all gauging equipment employed in the machine shop and panel assembly as well as understanding of manufacturing processes is required. The incumbent must also be completely familiar with all the quality control requirements imposed upon the manufacturing and assembly area.

The incumbent must possess technical competence in inspection theory, practices, procedures and involved mathematics, and the application of precision measuring instruments as applied to precision machined parts and sub-assemblies. In addition, must be knowledgeable in the interpretation of documented and traditional visual and workmanship standards, knowledge of process capability, working knowledge of and ability to apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) in manufacturing, and working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

The candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (both written and oral) and should have a very high degree of interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated knowledge in basic microsoft applications, power point, and other related softwares.

Can speak, read and preferably write the Japanese language.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and powerpoint.

Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong project and solid time management skills.

Proven ability to train and effectively influence change.

Ability to work and interact with departments throughout and external to the organization.

Sound planning and organizational skills.

Associate degree in Technology, or completed 3rd year in Engineering (ME/ECE/EE/IE) with 5 years working experience in a precision manufacturing environment and a minimum of 2 years audit experience.