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JOB ID 25717

New OEM Quality Assurance Manager

  • Manufacturer, Micromobility
  • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), /QC, QA, QC, QA
  • Hiroshima
  • ¥6,000,000～¥9,000,000

We are a mobility-related startup aiming for mass production and social implementation of ultra-compact EVs "one-seater, moped mini-car category. We are promoting a business that redefines "mobility options" by taking on the challenge of minimizing mobility issues and environmental impact in rural areas and building an integrated system from design and manufacturing to sales, after-sales support, and CRM, with mass production scheduled to begin in October 2025.

This role is to design a quality assurance system from scratch at the "initial stage of mass production" and lead the construction and operation of the system. We not only perform inspections, but also "systematize quality" and realize a "reproducible and stable supply". You will work across the board from design, manufacturing, procurement, and customer support to shape the quality foundation of manufacturing.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Within 3 months of hire (initial mission)

    - Design and development of quality assurance system for mass production (inspection standards, system, role assignment)
    - IPQC (in-process quality control), determination of receiving and shipping inspection items and preparation of first edition of check sheets
    - Establishment of initial defect response flow (defect reporting/corrective action templates/primary response rules)
    - Risk assessment and monitoring points by simple FMEA per product or part Assessment and monitoring point setting
    - Implementation of inspection trial for initial products and launch of improvement cycle

    Expected results within the first 6 months of employment

    - Establish a state in which quality control "functions" at the manufacturing site (record → decision → feedback)
    - Defect response flow is operated internally and externally (including suppliers), contributing to the reduction of initial defects
    - Create a system for quality recording and reporting that does not make the workforce dependent (use of Slack, Notion Template, etc.) (Slack/Notion Template, etc.)

    Future Prospects
    - In-house quality improvement cycle (identify trends → prioritize → improve) and KPI management
    - Develop and implement supplier audit design and quality contract flow
    - Build quality assurance team structure (training design, standardization, onboarding structure)
  • Requirements
    Quality assurance or quality control experience (3+ years) in mass production
    - In-house manufacturing, OEM, EMS are all acceptable
    - Experience in all aspects of process quality/inspection/defect handling
    - Experience in cross-functional quality collaboration with manufacturing, design and procurement departments
    - Understanding of basic quality control methods (e.g. FMEA, Seven QC Tools)

    Desired Characteristics
    - Self-starter who is able to work independently and in harmony with others without disrupting the overall flow and rhythm - Able to "build the foundation of quality" even in a fast-moving environment Able to run independently and in harmony with others without disrupting the overall flow and rhythm
    - Able to proactively work on "building the foundation of quality" even in a fast-changing, hands-on environment
    - Strong structuring and structuring skills to support execution and site-driven movement
    - Able to work in an integrated manner from design to mass production to after-sales service - Able to work in an integrated manner from design to mass production to after-sales service A person who can create a consistent quality process structure from design to mass production to after-sales service.

  • Preferred
    - Understanding of design philosophy and assembly structure of ultra-compact EVs and similar products
    - Quality data utilization and improvement cycle building skills from initial lot to scale phase
    - Customer-driven quality improvement experience working with customer support and corporate sales
  • Location
    Hiroshima
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥6,000,000～¥9,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Weekends and holidays off, Preparing for IPO, Venture Company, New businesses and services services

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