QUALITY ANALYST

Description

Job Summary: The professional will plan, control, evaluate, and monitor activities related to the production process and submission (PPA) of initial samples for new and ongoing projects, ensuring the quality of domestic and international products. Key Highlights: 1. Project management of parts and production processes. 2. Quality assessment and monitoring for new projects. 3. Working in an innovative environment with professional development opportunities. **Job Mission:** Plan, control, evaluate, and monitor activities related to the production process and submission (PPA) of initial samples for new and ongoing projects, in accordance with the criteria defined in VDA 2 standard. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Activity Description:** '• Manage, attend, and participate in (Piece-by-Piece) meetings for new projects, representing QA Parts across other company departments and reporting the status of VDA 2 evaluations; * Prepare materials and present project status updates for those under your responsibility during internal quality meetings ("Feirinha"); * Participate in product development, ensuring compliance with quality requirements for new projects involving domestic and international suppliers (kick-off / RAD project); * Receive and evaluate first samples from domestic and international suppliers according to the VDA 2 standard; * Receive, evaluate, and disposition items within the graining release process; * Lead corrective action plans together with readiness teams and suppliers who fail VDA 2 assessments, clearly communicating reasons and required actions for resubmission of samples; * Conduct monitoring visits to suppliers’ facilities for advanced part development, as needed (Born To Be Note 1\); * Monitor and disposition component submissions requiring software/hardware evaluation and input into the HARMON system; * Represent VWCO Quality as a technical body in cross-brand forums within the Group relevant to this activity; * Manage high-risk suppliers by prioritizing VDA2 evaluations, monitoring try-outs, issuing quality opinions on mitigation proposals to prevent supply chain disruption (Risk Management), generating control indicators, and managing inventory of parts from high-risk suppliers under evaluation; * Input evaluation scores for submissions per the VDA 2 standard (Dimensional, Material, and Functional); * Monitor, manage, and direct activities related to the backlog of projects and serial production. * Analyze and validate samples and processes originating from vehicle electronic and software projects, perform integration between functional systems (SW-HW), and issue final product release for production). **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics / Production Engineering / Chemistry / Electrical Engineering / Electronics or related fields. * Postgraduate degree in Quality, Measurement Systems / Product Development and Management. **Languages:** * Fluent English * Spanish (a plus)  **Specialized Training:** * Knowledge in project management, polymers, castings, forgings, software, and hardware With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for freight and passenger transportation, Volkswagen Trucks and Buses is one of the **largest truck and bus manufacturers in Latin America**, and part of the **TRATON Group**, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, with brands Volkswagen Trucks and Buses, MAN, Scania, Navistar, and RIO. Since commencing operations in 1981, reaching the top of the market and respecting and **meeting customers’ needs** with the best cost-benefit ratio has always been our company’s focus. And that is precisely what we offer our customers: **custom-built** trucks and buses, outstanding after-sales service, and an extensive range of services. Brazil hosts the **global research and development center** for the Volkswagen Trucks and Buses brand, with expertise in emerging markets for custom vehicles. Thus, we remain constantly connected to innovation—both in our products and services—to meet our customers’ demands. The Volkswagen Trucks and Buses plant in Resende implements the **Modular Consortium**, a unique and innovative global production model in which our suppliers are directly involved in vehicle manufacturing. With a network of **150 dealerships**, our products reach all regions of Brazil. We also export to more than **30 countries across Latin America and Africa**. At the heart of our operations are hundreds of employees from across Brazil, with diverse educational backgrounds, experiences, and skills, living daily our motto: **united, we are unbeatable!** **WHAT WE OFFER** -------------------- Volkswagen Trucks and Buses is recognized as one of the **best companies to work for in Brazil!** We are an **innovative company**, adapting to market conditions and customer needs, striving to deliver products with the highest quality and technology. With this focus, we achieve outstanding results supported by a solid foundation that enables professional growth for our employees. For us, it is essential to attract and retain professionals who help our organization achieve its goals and exceed its targets. Working at Volkswagen Trucks and Buses means being part of an environment that fosters a vital **connection among work, people, and achievements**. That is why we value and respect our professionals. It is people who make the difference in our business and position our brand prominently in the Brazilian automotive landscape. **WE VALUE YOUR TALENT** --------------------------- We are committed to fostering a **plural and inclusive environment**, where everyone is valued for their skills and competencies. We believe people are crucial to our growth and success, aligned with our **core values**: respect, integrity, teamwork, determination, and customer focus. Among initiatives promoting a **diversity culture** at Volkswagen Trucks and Buses are affinity groups. The purpose of these forums is to foster dialogue and information exchange. Five priority thematic areas have been identified, each with a dedicated group and always sponsored by a Vice President or Director: gender, generations, persons with disabilities, sexual orientation, and race.