Quality Assurance Manager
R.L Hudson
Position
Quality Assurance Manager
Why work for RL Hudson
We pride ourselves on our employees and meticulous facilities. When you work at RL Hudson, you’re a part of something great. We are a rapidly growing, family owned company that specializes in solving problems and increasing value for our customers. Many of the world’s most sophisticated manufacturing companies rely on RL Hudson for a wide range of components, including molded rubber, molded plastic, formed hoses, sealing devices and custom assemblies. These large OEMs turn to RL Hudson when they need innovative design solutions, excellent service, reliable quality and delivery at a great value. We are constantly looking for talented individuals to join our team. Let’s explore the possibilities together.
JOB SUMMARY/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT:
Provides end‑to‑end coordination and oversight of PPAP and production approval documentation, supporting successful product launches and ongoing customer compliance. Serves as a central point of contact between customers, Project Managers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and the RLH Asia Quality Team to ensure requirements are clearly communicated, documented, and executed in alignment with company and regulatory expectations. This position also supports the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and provides back-up support for inspection and release activities of product when required.
Strong performance in this role directly impacts customer confidence, shipment readiness, and RLH’s ability to effectively in regulated and customer-driven markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Own and manage the PPAP process for customer-required, factory and internal submissions, from document collection through final customer approval to meet AIAG standards, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality expectations prior to submission. 50%
- Support the creation, review, and maintenance of PPAP elements such as control plans, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and related documentation for RLH-manufactured products. 5%
- Assist with investigation and corrective actions related to PPAP rejections, customer feedback, or launch issues, ensuring lessons learned are captured and applied. 10%
- Support in fulfilling and coordinating MRR dispositions (rework, RTV, scrap, etc.) ensuring documentation accuracy, proper authorization, and timely execution. 10%
- Assist in maintaining the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 and the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management System per ISO 14001 & OSHA. 5%
- Provide back up in scheduling Inspections according to priority to not delay shipments, releasing parts as requested. 15%
- Other duties as required. 5%
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and Skill
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new programs including Business Central, IntellaQuest
• Must possess good communication and customer service skills, and be able to communicate well with others, internally and externally.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of all elements of PPAP documentation requirements
Education/Experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3 to 4 years related experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
| Occasional (1-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Constant (67-100%) |
FREQUENCY
| Climbing: Body agility is emphasized for ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like by using feet, legs, hands or arms. | Occasional |
| Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. | Occasional |
| Kneeling: Bending legs to come to a rest on the knee(s). | Occasional |
| Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. | Occasional |
| Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. | Occasional |
| Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 40 pounds) | Occasional |
| Pushing: Using the upper extremities to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 40 pounds) | Occasional |
| Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 40 pounds) | Occasional |
| Sitting: Remaining in the normal seated position. | Constant |
| Standing: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about, particularly for sustained periods of time. | Occasional |
| Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. | Frequent |
| Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 20 pounds) | Occasional |
| Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and/or palm. | Occasional |
| Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for the purpose of picking up items, typing, operating ten-key or performing data entry. | Constant |
| Talking: Expressing or exchanging instructions and ideas by means of the spoken word. | Constant |
| Hearing: Ability to receive oral information and/or sounds through the ear. | Constant |
| Seeing: Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the distance, size, shape, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects. The major visual functions are:
1. Acuity (far and near) 2. Depth perception (perceiving distances) 3. Color vision (distinguishing between different colors) 4. Field of vision (seeing a wide range of objects at the same time).
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SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:
• This position is occasionally exposed to the following environmental conditions: subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and/or other hazardous materials, sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level and one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation
• This position is constantly protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
