Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the overall quality performance of the business unit; defined by internal and external metrics, and compliance with customer and quality system requirements. This position reports to the Business Unit Manager with a dotted line to the Quality Manager/Director.ResponsibilitiesMaintain overall responsibility for Quality output – tracking, reporting on, and initiating improvement actions for scrap, defective PPM, and overall cost of poor quality.Leads weekly quality meetings with plant manager and other personnel to discuss quality performance, quality issues and corrective action implementation.Serve as customer/supplier liaison for facilitating problem resolution, technical support.Leads the Corrective Action Process, including containment and rapid response support, through root cause and implementation of countermeasures. Produces the completed corrective action report in company or customer format / portal.Participates in and performs Quality function tasks within the Quality Management System;APQP / PPAP activities, including preparing of PPAP data, reports.Engineering ChangesMaintains revision-controlled quality documentation; control plans, PFMEA, process flow, inspection forms, work instructions, procedures, and other relevant documentationCalibration of measurement devices, MSA studies where applicableNon-conforming material and MRB disposition, Maintains Quality Hold Cage logsMaintains relevant company logs in real-time, reports out weekly/monthlyLeads the sorting area; schedules & tracks throughputs, and allocates personnel where necessaryAssists with part set up on the programmable metrology such as vision systems or CMMTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Engineering/Technical post-secondary education required. BS Engineering/Technical degree is preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Automotive Industry required.Automotive (AIAG) Core Tools – PPAP/APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEAStrategic problem solving methodologyGeneral understanding of metal working processesExposure to Lean Manufacturing TechniquesRECOMMENDED ATTRIBUTES: Must be detail oriented and technically inclined. Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must pass physical exam by a physician of our choice. Verbal written and visual activities required.WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to normal conditions encountered while driving a motor vehicle in city, suburban, and rural areas. Normal air conditioned office environment. Exposure to Fork truck exhaust, metal manufacturing, and cleaning compounds/agents in the shop.