Assistant Manager-Quality Dept. 2026.10

Nanshan America AAT, LLC.Lafayetteindeedpublished 10/20/2026

Overview

The Quality Department Assistant Manager will work with the Quality Manager to understand and maintain the conformance processes involving aluminum casting, extrusion and related processes.

Job Responsibilities

Assists in the technical requirements of the quality lab, including equipment optimization,

Responsible for management of calibrations as needed

Provides support to Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians as needed

Oversee the technical requirements of the age ovens (precipitation and homogenization)

Supports internal and external quality audits as prescribed by the Quality Systems Engineer,

Participates with and administers scrap, cost reduction and continuous improvement

Responsible for directing and supervising a group of employees involved in inspection and quality control procedures regarding purchased material, in-process material and finished products to ensure that quality control standards are achieved

Communicates safety, quality and productivity concerns and patterns to personnel

Participates in special projects affecting product quality: both in-process and finished products

Performs other required tasks as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum five (5) years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in the materials processing industry

Must have the capability to understand quality process parameters

Established experience, 1-2 years, working as quality technician, supervisor or other position in an ISO certified manufacturing environment.

Must have self-motivation, ability to work independently as well as in coordination with other departments

Proficient with MS Office applications and familiar with statistical software

Previous use of calipers, micrometers, tape measure

Proven problem-solving skills, creating solutions to challenges in an expedient manner

Possess diligent work ethic, and high level of attention to detail

Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills required

Able to work in hot/cold, noisy industrial environment