On-site Quality Specialist
Timpl has partnered with a Tier-1 supplier to a leading global automobile
manufacturer to recruit an experienced On-site Quality Specialist. This position
will be based at the client’s site, ensuring that all products and processes
meet stringent automotive quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee On-Site Quality & Rework Operations: Lead the on-site rework team,
coordinating rework activities to meet customer standards and ensure safety.
You'd be setting priorities and assigning tasks in real time.
* Analyze Defects in Key Processes: Identify and diagnose issues like paint
contamination, welding defects (e.g., misalignment, spatter), surface
blemishes, or bad fit/gap flush conditions. You’ll determine whether defects
originated from company’s processes.
* Inspect Incoming Parts & Enforce FIFO: Monitor parts arriving from client
company, checking for rust, transport damage, or ordering errors. You'll also
enforce First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory flow and alert relevant teams if
any stock poses a risk.
* Manage Urgent Defect Responses: Take immediate action when defects exceed
acceptable limits—blocking defective parts, initiating rework or replacement,
and triggering alerts to headquarters for root cause investigation.
* Maintain Documentation & Communication: Continuously log rework actions,
inspection findings, quality trends, and issues. Daily and weekly reports, as
well as incident-specific updates, are sent to HQ.
* Train On-Site Personnel: Provide direct training and guidance to engineers,
technicians, and rework staff, ensuring they adhere to company and client’s
quality standards.
* Additional Duties from Quality Leadership: Perform other tasks as directed by
the quality department leadership to meet operational or customer
expectations
Preferred Qualifications
* Proven experience in automotive parts quality management, particularly within
a Tier-1 supplier environment.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address issues in real time.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with
cross-functional teams and customers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a
fast-paced, collaborative environment and is committed to upholding world-class
automotive manufacturing standards.