Quality Technican

**Job Description**

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVES:

The Assistant MP&L Manager to establish and operate efficient material flow and logistics process. MP&L must oversee material planning activity to control purchasing amounts & inventory budget. They will also assist manage Production Control activity including production schedule, to release shipping plan, and material orders to suppliers, to post all receipts and shipments, to analyze production and cycle reports. Foresee and prevent any premium freight, to ensure minimum cost and zero customer line interruption.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·       Planning Material demand linked to sales forecasts and production schedules to maintain optimal inventory levels.

·       Report Inventory Amount, DOI, and all spending within budgets

·       Manage and control discrepancies in SAP, WMS, MES

·       Build a list to expedite, and order premium freight (Air freight, Team trucking) for urgent parts in advance

·       Analyze root causes all material expedite issues and related cost, and provide reports as required

·       Manage warehouse operation, space utilization, inventory planning and delivery to plant & customer

·       Build and manage the delivery schedule of incoming containers

·       This position must be able to solve problems related to the analysis and evaluation of cost and operational data

·       Cross-Functional Collaboration closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Sales teams to resolve operational issues and synchronize plans.

·       Build scenario models to increase inventory efficiency with financial concept

·       Time clock management of all office staff

·       Make logistic strategy for changing global logistic circumstances

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·       5-7 Years of MP&L experience, including managing staff

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

·       Mandatory proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

·       Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, etc.) for data analysis and report generation.

·       Bilingual (Korean/English) Required

·       Experience in automotive manufacturing industry strongly preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

·       Manages various employee groups: Supervisors, and salaried and hourly MP&L employees.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

·       Ability to lift up to 35lbs.

·       Ability to reach up above the head.

·       Ability to bend and stoop.

·       Ability to focus for extended periods of time.

·       Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

·       Ability to multitask.

·       Ability to analyze information, identify problems

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·       Office work environment (Primary)

·       Plant work environment with fluctuations in temperature (hotter in the summer, cooler in the winter).

·       Exposure to certain noise levels and bright lights.

·       Support and participate in EHS objectives.

·       Required to wear company-issued personal protective equipment such as steel toe shoes, glasses, gloves, etc.

TRAVEL

·       Periodic travel may be required to a customer site by car or plane.

OTHER DUTIES

·       Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

**Job Description: **

POSITION SUMMARY:

The MP&L Material Planner/Specialist is responsible for meeting corporate material needs through analyzing, planning, and executing material procurement activities. This position manages and coordinates material planning and logistics activities from external suppliers. Material procurement activities includes but not limited to maintain appropriate inventory levels of all parts required to seamless production schedule, to release shipping orders to suppliers, to post all receipts and shipments, to analyze production and cycle reports.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review material usage with engineering bill of materials and forecasts per customers’ plan.
• Release material shipping orders.
• Build a list to expedite, and order premium freight (Air freight, Team trucking) for urgent parts in advance.
• Analyze root causes all material expedite issues and related cost.
• Review and evaluate materials requirements, cycle counting, and inventory forecast.
• Review daily material receipts – evaluates discrepancies in releases.
• Responsible for consignment parts inventory, logistics, and the sales orders.
• Responsible for logistics status of importing container from oversea countries.
• Responsible for outside warehouse inventory and delivery.
• Build and oversee the delivery schedule of incoming containers.
• Design and manage forecasts for material usage vs need to increase inventory efficiency and promote cost reduction.
• Support and participate in EHS objectives
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a field related with production and inventory control and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 0-3 years of experience in Materials preferred
• Strong grasp of Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and perform in a deadline driven environment.
• For certain position functions Korean bilingual is preferred (ex. Communication with Korean suppliers and corporate office staff in Korea).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

n/a

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office work environment (Primary)
• Plant work environment with fluctuations in temperature (hotter in the summer, cooler in the winter). Exposure to certain noise levels and bright lights.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Ability to reach up above the head
• Ability to bend and stoop
• Ability to focus for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

TRAVEL:

Minimal travel may be required by car and/or plane.

*Hanon Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

**Job Description: **

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for managing customer returns, warranty analysis, and overall product quality improvement.

This role includes performing failure analysis, process and field investigations, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
The engineer also supports quality system activities such as APQP and Core Tools application, and works closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure product reliability and continuous improvement.
This description outlines key duties but is not intended to be all-inclusive; responsibilities may change based on business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Manage customer returns and warranty claims, and develop improvement plans to reduce claim recurrence.

·        Analyze customer returned parts to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.

·        Prepare and issue corrective action reports and monitor their effectiveness.

·        Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce warranty claims and enhance internal quality performance.

·        Collaborate with suppliers and customers on quality-related issues

·        Excute new program development when required.

·        Support other functions (process, customer, or supplier) as needed to achieve overall quality goals.

COMPETENCIES

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·        Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

·        Ability to effectively interface with customers.

·        Integrity and accountability.

·        Strong sense of ownership and execution.

·        Valid driver’s license.

·        Bilingual in Korean and English.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·        Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related technical field.

·        5-10 years of relevant experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry preferred.

·        Solid understanding of IATF 16949 and related automotive quality standards.

·        Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with APQP and automotive Core Tools.

·        Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

·        Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

·        Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching.

·        Occasional pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.

·        Ability to maintain focus for extended periods.

·        Strong multitasking and analytical abilities.

TRAVEL

·        Primarily local travel during business hours; occasional overnight or out-of-area travel may be required.

·        Travel may involve driving or air transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·        Office environment with controlled temperature.

·        Plant environment with seasonal temperature variations (warmer in summer, cooler in winter).

·        Exposure to noise and bright lighting.

·        Required to wear company-issued personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.