Quality Assistant Manager - Automotive Manufacturing

About the role

RMA Group is seeking a Quality Assistant Manager to oversee quality management at Laos Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (LAMCO) in Vientiane, Laos. The role ensures product quality, maintains compliance with industry standards and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve quality management strategies, policies and procedures, and oversee QA and QC activities in line with product specifications.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and automotive quality requirements, and coordinate internal, external and supplier audits and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, monitor quality indicators such as PPM, warranty claims, scrap and rework, and lead root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Set quality standards and metrics, give quality input to new products and projects, identify quality risks and report performance to senior management.
• Lead and coach the Quality team, set objectives, and build relationships with internal departments, customers and suppliers.
• Support quality budgets and forecasts, reduce quality-related costs, and ensure compliance with EHS policies and a strong safety culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or a related field; a master's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Professional qualification or certification in Quality Management.
• Proven automotive manufacturing QA/QM experience, preferably in an OEM or Tier 1 supplier environment.
• Experience implementing QMS, quality policies and operational standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder management and commercial awareness.

Required skills

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and automotive quality requirements (TS 16949)
• Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis and CAPA
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, components, production methods and supply chain