Role & Responsibilities – Quality Assurance Assistant Manager • Assist in overseeing daily Quality Assurance operations to ensure products meet JSC quality standards, customer requirements, and automotive industry regulations. • Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, procedures, and systems to minimize defects, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality. • Respond promptly to customer quality concerns, complaints, and inquiries, ensuring timely investigation, corrective actions, and follow-up. • Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurring quality issues. • Supervise, train, coach, and develop Quality Assurance associates to improve performance, accountability, and technical knowledge. • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. • Monitor and analyze quality performance indicators, identify trends, and develop action plans to achieve departmental quality targets. • Support compliance with IATF 16949 and other applicable quality management system requirements, including internal, customer, and supplier audits. • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and implement improvements. • Utilize quality tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability studies, and root cause analysis to monitor and improve manufacturing processes. • Ensure effective communication and coordination between shifts regarding quality concerns, corrective actions, and operational priorities. • Assist the Quality Manager with departmental planning, reporting, employee development, and daily operational decisions. • Promote a culture of quality, safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout JSC. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. • Minimum of 1–3 years of supervisory or management experience required. • Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or automotive quality management systems required. • Experience in stamping and resistance welding operations required. • Automotive manufacturing experience preferred. • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred. • Experience with quality tools, root cause analysis, corrective actions, SPC, and process improvement methodologies. • Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments. Why Join JSC? Be part of a growing automotive manufacturing company that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. JSC offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment where your leadership and contributions make a difference.