Lead Specialist - Process Quality

About the Role

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance & Process Control

Customer & Supplier Quality Support

Operational Quality Excellence

Required Technical Skills

Leadership Competencies

Personal Attributes

Qualifications

• ✅ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 10-12 years of experience in Process Quality within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in driving quality improvements and resolving manufacturing quality challenges.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading cross-functional teams.
• We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
• In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
• More lives saved – more life lived!
• Leadership Competencies
• Customer Focus
• Global Perspective
• Innovation Mindset
• Sound Decision Making
• Execution Excellence
• Accountability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Team Inspiration & Engagement
• People Development
• Trust Building
• Personal Attributes
• Strong communication skills
• Ownership mindset
• Self-confidence and credibility
• Results-oriented approach
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Team player with a "One Team" mentality
• IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certification

Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive shift quality activities and ensure compliance with company and customer quality standards.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams using the 8D methodology.
• Analyze product and process non-conformities and implement effective corrective actions.
• Monitor and reduce DPMU levels through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Zero Defect initiatives and quality improvement workshops.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of production quality concerns.
• Maintain and update quality planning documentation, including:
• Control Plans
• PFMEA
• Standard Work Instructions (SWI)
• Visual Aids
• Conduct and participate in:
• Process Audits
• Product Audits
• Dock Audits
• Layout Inspections
• Ensure adherence to Autoliv Standards and IATF requirements.
• Coordinate containment, disposition, and control of suspect products.
• Support customer concern investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Customer Quality Engineers and Supplier Quality teams.
• Manage internal supplier quality issues and ensure closure of corrective actions.
• Follow up on ALIS/COP escalations and ensure timely closure.
• Analyze daily top rejection trends and drive corrective actions.
• Attend and resolve line Jidoka and production quality issues.
• Review, create, validate, and control MVP samples.
• Support laboratory testing activities and documentation updates.
• Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing quality systems.
• Hands-on experience in:
• Assembly Processes
• Molding Processes
• Laser Welding
• Friction Welding
• Defect Analysis
• Expertise in automotive core tools:
• APQP
• PPAP
• SPC
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience using measurement equipment:
• Vernier Calipers
• Pin Gauges
• Height Gauges
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and related documentation tools.
• What We're Looking For
• Customer Focus
• Global Perspective
• Innovation Mindset
• Sound Decision Making
• Execution Excellence
• Accountability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Team Inspiration & Engagement
• People Development
• Trust Building
• Strong communication skills
• Ownership mindset
• Self-confidence and credibility
• Results-oriented approach
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Team player with a "One Team" mentality
• ✅ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certification