Quality Leader

Our client, a leading automotive company, is seeking a skilled professional based in Japan to manage quality coordination between Japanese customers, a China-based factory, and the R&D site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain close communication with Japanese customers, the China factorys quality assurance team, and R&D regarding quality issues.
• Respond quickly to quality concerns with support from resident engineers.
• Support the Chinese production plants by:
  • Leading quality improvement initiatives.
  • Conducting audits of customer factories in China.
  • Attending regular meetings with customers for supplier quality control.
  • Managing production and process changes using the 4M matrix and securing customer approval.
• Ensure seamless communication between Japanese clients and the oversea.
• Take swift action at customer sites to resolve quality issues alongside engineers.
• Assist with:
  • Process audits by customers.
  • Regular meetings with Nissan (SQM, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to the 4M matrix for product or process changes and ensure customer awareness and approval.
• Maintain Continuous Improvement (CIP) standards, including tracking quality procedures.
• Update quality documents following product or process changes.
• Participate in design reviews, including supplier reviews.
• Support internal and external supplier parts quality management.
• Prepare for project quality milestones, ensuring all required deliverables are ready.
• Track and resolve project issues, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Review control plans and initiate corrective actions for any test failures.

Note: This position is open only to candidates currently residing in Japan.