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Quality Engineer - Chattanooga, TN / Plant 1
Location :
US Gestamp Chattanooga, US, US Gestamp
Date : Feb 5, 2025
Role Summary
Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the quality operating systems and the coordination of all products, process capability, control, PDCA and document control actions supporting the Quality Systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand, plan, interact and build strong business relationships with customer engineering and SQE representatives to define / clarify requirements and expectations on product and services.
- Monitor customer performance scorecard and participate in 8D Root Cause Analysis; coordinate follow-up meetings and drive compliance actions.
- Follow up on all open problem sheets (external and internal complaints) and drive actions on the open items list.
- Responsible for Quality End of Shift notes and KPIs.
- Oversee Shop Floor Product Release, Reaction Plan, escalation process, and non-conforming procedure enforcement on the production floor.
- Communicate all quality concerns to plant associates.
- Lead or participate in 3 path, 5 why root cause analysis and corrective actions with a cross-functional team to reduce / eliminate internal and customer PPMs.
- Coordinate correction card creation and follow up for assigned parts; review recurrent issues and maintain correction card logbook.
- Act as Internal GP12 (safe launch containment) Champion and key holder of Q-hold area.
- Assist in the development of dimensional control strategies and the design and procurement of gauges and instruments.
- Complete home line fixture buy-offs.
- Capable of working on cross-functional activities and processes with different engineering departments.
Knowledge and Education
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.Experience working with automotive OEM; VW preferred.Working knowledge of stamping processes – press, dies, metal forming, dimensional, metallurgical, gaging.Familiarity with LMI, ProControl, ProGage, and Datamyte software.Knowledge of Rockwell tester, calipers, and micrometers.Key Qualifications / Requirements
General awareness of specific principles.Explicit information required in a specific field of study.Ability to perform tasks well based on specific training.Branch of discipline required for this position.Additional Information
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear.Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
About Us
We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries with a team of over 40,000 professionals from 90 different nationalities. Our team designs, develops, and produces parts for over 900 models of leading vehicle manufacturers, making us one of the top suppliers worldwide.
Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?
Join a leading international group in the automotive sector committed to innovation, Industry 4.0, and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.This is an opportunity to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities for professional and personal growth by participating in innovative international projects.Experience a supportive and friendly environment focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, trust, and a passion for a job well done.Work with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.J-18808-Ljbffr