Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA.  There is no relocation or sponsorship available for this role.

Ensure a high quality standard of raw materials through collaboration with Operations, Development, Purchasing, and External Suppliers.

This position will serve the dual function of SQA and supporting internal problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts while also supporting the Internal Audit Program.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

SQA

• Monitor raw material quality trends and issues.
• Coordinate supplier complaint activities and evidence collection.
• Drive supplier problem-solving, accountability, and improvements related to series production quality claims.
• Identify need and initiate supplier escalations. 
• Schedule and perform supplier escalation audits at supplier locations.

Internal Problem-Solving / Continuous Improvement

• Monitor production KPI and quality trends. 
• Support Structured Problem-Solving activities related to customer claims and internal escalations.
• Identify need and initiate Structured Problem-Solving based on internal quality trends. 

Internal Audits

• Support annual and 3-year internal audit program development.
• Perform internal system and process audits.
• Document findings and support with follow-up. 

This position requires proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) to ensure safe and effective performance of duties, such as following detailed written procedures, documenting work accurately, and communicating with colleagues and clients.

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or other STEM fields preferred.
  • Candidate work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Work Experience

• 5 years manufacturing experience minimum. 
• 3 years experience in quality or engineering.

Competencies:

• Verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Mapper, etc.).
• Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
• Structured Problem-Solving (8D, A3, PDCA).
• Statistical / analytical analysis.
• Internal / external auditing (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3).
• Quality Management Systems.

THE PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Employer 401(k) Match
• On-Site Gym
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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