Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality systems according to standards and to assist customers with any issues.

Essential Functions

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ongoing testing of parts (Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.)
• Create, update and maintain Quality Documentation, Customer Contact Reports, Customer Sort Reports, Information Relating to Concerns, Procedures, etc.
• Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Participate in / Initiate cross functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems.
• Travel and provide support to customers to resolve problems.
• Participate and improve in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning and process specifications related with product quality.
• Coordinate with customers, related with the quality performance trends and corrective action.
• Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervision when necessary.
• Leads 8D corrective action meetings

APQP

• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, etc.
• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, PSO, etc.
• Responsible for the ECNs after SOP or programs in Production Phase.
• Prepare and submit APQP documentation.
• Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run@Rates
• Develop visual standards, system criteria, for use in manufacturing operations in a new launch and maintain for serial life products.
• Perform monthly Control Plan & PFMEA Audits

Plant Activities - Internal

• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. quality manual, associates' handbooks, level II procedures, etc.)
• Perform other duties as requested by the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality
• Prepare reports by collecting, summarizing, analyzing data, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.
• Lead the timely processing of non-conforming material and assist in the disposition process by participating in the failure analysis and corrective actions investigation.
• Active participant in all Internal and External IATF Audits and special customer audits
• Perform and maintain layered process audit system
• Create cell layouts, work instructions for new parts
• Responsible for participating in all customer quality audits (IATF, BIQS, etc.)
• Statistical support including DOE or product and process.
• Set up SPC parameters or QAS. Instruct dimensional inspectors as needed on technique.
• Develop and maintain quality system for projects assigned.
• Lead and/or participate in implementation and discipline of SPC.
• Develop process flow and control plans and assist in process FMEA's.
• Develop all quality related instruction sheets.
• Participate on AQP teams as needed.
• Participate on 8D and Continuous Improvement teams, provide problem solving consultations as needed.
• Put PPAP Packages together for submission to customer.
• Responsible or resolution of customer issues for the project assigned.
• Coordinate gage R&R studies for all new programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance for quality personnel in the use of quality methods.
• Coordinate and/or perform capability studies.
• Development and completion of customer sample submission packages.
• Direct contact for all assigned customer base.
• Work with all customers for resolution of product quality issues.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Quality Manager.
• Report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
• Continue training as required.
• Understands customer specific requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Supervisor to maintain and operate a safe, efficient and quality conscious operation.
• Environmental Responsibilities - Cooperation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans. Trained in clean-up modules. Familiar with environmental plant postings.
• Responsible for monthly APQP meetings bridging the plant and corporate business unit team.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Technical Degree/ equivalent experience. Computer literate.
• ISO9001, IATF16949, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8D Problem Solving experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards. Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
• Capable of performing Gage R&R, and Capability studies.
• Automotive experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as Quality Engineer in Automotive Industry

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. This employee will be responsible for part inspection with constant lifting of boxes for inspection and labeling.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• Exposed to noise levels of a manufacturing environment
• Exposed to varying temperatures