Summary of role:
The IATF System Administrator is responsible for supporting the design, development, implementation, and auditing of the Quality Management System for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (TSS) Industrial Americas, Supply Chain Management (SCM) Americas , and ServicePLUS locations in North America. Coordination of product and process audits at the Logistics Center Americas (LCA) as well as supporting the SCMA Quality Manager for management process internal audits at all locations. Supports investigation and corrective actions for LCA related customer complaints. Serves as process back up for the LCA Quality Document resource.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, development and maintenance of IATF documentation in support of annual audit schedules at TSS Industrial Americas, SCM Americas and ServicePLUS locations.
- Manage internal product and process audits through planning and execution of weekly audits at SCM LCA.
- Provide training and answer inquiries from team members on the proper collection of documentation requirements.
- Problem solving, corrective action and preventive action for assigned customer complaints releated to LCA warehouse errors.
- Dock audits for assigned customers in support of defect containment.
- Collect and prepare data for end of month quality metrics and site performance.
Competencies:
- Strong problem solving skills
- Poke-Yoke and mistake proofing
- Statistical and analytical skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to successfully work independently
- Time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 2 years experience with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions OR minimum 2 years experience as ISO 9001 certified internal auditor. IATF 16949:2015 auditor certification is a plus.
- Quality management system internal auditor certification (ex. ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, or AS9100D) preferred but can obtain in first 6 months in the new role
- Experience in reading and understanding part drawings and specifications required
- Experience working in a distribution, manufacturing and/or lean systems environment a plus
- Experience of understanding and effective use of AIAG Core Tools preferred
- Experience in sealing applications, rubber, and/or plastics production a plus
- Working knowledge of root cause analysis including related methodologies such as: Ishikawa, 5 Why, 8D, PDCA Kepner-Tregoe, Shainin, and Cause-Effect Diagrams
- Highschool diploma/GED equivalent required
Travel Requirements:
Up to 10% domestic and/or international.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.
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Skills Required
- At least 2 years of experience with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions or at least 2 years as an ISO 9001 certified internal auditor
- Quality management system internal auditor certification, such as ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, or AS9100D
- Experience reading and understanding part drawings and specifications
- Experience in a distribution, manufacturing, or lean systems environment
- Experience with AIAG Core Tools
- Experience in sealing applications, rubber, or plastics production
- Working knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, including Ishikawa, 5 Why, 8D, PDCA, Kepner-Tregoe, Shainin, and Cause-Effect Diagrams
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to work with ITAR-controlled information as a U.S. person
What We Do
We are one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components. We collaborate closely with customers to develop unique, innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. Utilizing our dedicated product design, material development and testing capabilities, we are a one-stop-shop providing the best in elastomer, silicone, thermoplastic, PTFE and composite technologies for applications in: • Aerospace • Agriculture & Forestry • Automotive • Chemical Processing • Construction & Mining • Fluid Power • Food & Beverage • Healthcare & Medical • Manufacturing & Machine Tools • Marine • Potable Water & Sanitary • Renewable Energy & Power Generation • Semiconductor With over 70 years of experience, we serve as long-term business partners to help our customers bring products to market faster. Through strategically positioned material and product laboratories, specializing in design and applications, our engineers support customers with design, prototyping, production, testing, installation and quality assurance using state-of-the-art tools. Our ServicePLUS portfolio of value-added services is designed to help customers optimize their business across the entire value chain. We bring leading edge technology and an in-depth, experience-based understanding of applications to customers through a global, but local approach. An international network of over 100 facilities worldwide includes over 40 manufacturing sites, more than 60 Customer Solution Centers and 10 R&D centers. Developing and formulating materials in-house, our material database includes over 2,000 proprietary compounds. We fulfill challenging service requirements, supplying standard parts in volume or a single custom-manufactured component, through our integrated logistical support, which effectively delivers over 40,000 sealing products to customers worldwide.








