Quality Assistant Manager
Timpl has partnered with a 1 tier supplier for a global automobile manufacture
and is seeking for a Quality Assistant Manager
Key Responsibilities
Quality System & Compliance
* Assist in implementing, monitoring, and improving the Quality Management
System (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949).
* Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and
external audits.
* Support preparation for customer and third-party quality audits.
Team Leadership
* Supervise and mentor quality inspectors, engineers, and technicians.
* Assign tasks, review performance, and provide training to ensure staff
competency.
* Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
Supplier Quality
* Oversee incoming material inspections and supplier audits.
* Manage supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and ensure effective resolution of
quality issues.
* Coordinate Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and
validations.
Production Quality Oversight
* Monitor in-process and final product inspections.
* Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for internal and
external quality issues.
* Support implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and
Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Data Analysis & Reporting
* Track quality performance metrics (scrap, rework, defect rates, warranty
claims, cost of quality).
* Provide regular reports to Quality Manager and senior leadership.
* Recommend process improvements based on statistical analysis and trend data.
Customer Interface
* Respond to customer concerns and ensure timely communication/resolution.
* Represent company in customer quality meetings and reviews.
* Support warranty claim investigations and corrective actions.
Other Duties
* Maintain 5S and safety standards in quality areas.
* Assist in departmental budget planning and monitoring.
* Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related
field preferred.
* Experience: 5+ years in automotive quality, with at least 2 years in a
supervisory/assistant manager role.
Knowledge/Skills:
* Strong understanding of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and automotive quality tools
(APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
* Experience with supplier quality management.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills (8D, Root Cause Analysis).
* Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); CAD or ERP systems a plus.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
* Language: English required; Korean language skills preferred