Job Overview

The quality engineer is responsible for managing quality systems, procedures and standards for applicable production department/s in order to meet customer and company quality criterion.

Essential Job Functions

• Comply with 6S and all other company policies, rules, and procedures at all times and ensure all production associates adhere as well.
• Is aware of all company and customer quality concerns, ensures respect of auditing requirements in area and has responsibility/authority to handle non-conforming parts/products and escalate to quality manager.
• Develop Sampling procedures and develop and implement instructions/forms for recording, evaluating and reporting quality in addition to reliability data.
• Develop and implement standards/methods for inspection, testing and evaluation of in-process and finished goods.
• Establish programs to evaluate precision of production/measuring/testing/analytical equipment and facilities (MSA).
• Perform data analysis from process monitoring to aid in the reduction of variation within the process.
• Assist in the development of and implementation of methods/procedures for disposition of non-conforming/suspect product and devise methods to assess cost and responsibility.
• Direct quality personnel in measuring/testing product, as well as data organization for materials, product, or process quality and reliability
• Compile training materials and conducts training sessions on quality activities.
• Monitor and report STA performance at customer locations and facilitate corrective actions as needed.
• Works with the development team on essential elements of the APQP process.
• Work with customers and internal team members to develop limit samples.
• Facilitate and compiles customer PPAPs.
• Perform process and system audits and reports results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent technical field
• 3-5 years experience in automotive quality
• CQE and previous auditing skills (preferred)
• Experience in Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing, QMS, ISO 9001/IATF 16949, 8D/5WHY/5P, control plans/FMEA/PPAP, six sigma (preferred), statistical skills (Minitab or similar, SPC, capability studies, DOE, F&T testing etc.)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to customer location on short notice as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pass Munsell color test initially and on a yearly basis
• Problem solving, logical thinking, self-motivated, team player, ability to multi-task
• Proficient in English, basic math, MS Office/Project and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time including walking/squatting/pushing/climbing
• May be subject to work with heavy machinery/high voltage/confined spaces