Quality Specialist

About the role

The Quality Specialist supports the Quality Manager in maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System across Yokohama TWS plants. The role focuses on ISO compliance, auditing, process improvement, product quality, and metrology within a manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and Integrated Management System, ensuring ISO certification compliance.
• Manage quality documentation, procedures, records and support internal, external, product and process audits.
• Analyze non‑conformities, complaints and process issues, coordinating corrective and preventive actions.
• Support tire testing, test‑result evaluation, and technical investigations to improve product quality.
• Coordinate metrology activities including calibration, verification, and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) of gauges and measuring instruments.

Required profile

• Diploma, HND/NDT or Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Rubber Technology, Chemistry or related field.
• 3‑4 years of quality management experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Internal Auditor training required; VDA 6.3 training is a plus.
• Strong understanding of rubber technology, manufacturing processes, non‑conformity analysis and corrective actions.

Required skills

• Quality Management Systems (QMS, EMS, OH&SMS) and ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Internal and external auditing, including VDA 6.3.
• Metrology, calibration, and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Technical knowledge of rubber technology and tire manufacturing processes.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned with industry standards.
• Comprehensive personal and family health insurance.
• Clear learning and development pathways, including exposure to ISO compliance, auditing and continuous‑improvement activities.
• Healthy work‑life balance in a supportive, dynamic environment.