Quality Engineer (Jonesville)

Job Summary : Plans and directs activities concerning development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products.

Required Education and Experience :

Bachelors degree from four-year college or university required and five years related experience / training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Minitab

Must have a good knowledge of the English language

GD&T training

Core Tools Certification

International Material Data System (IMDS) training

Excellent teamwork, time management, documentation, communication, and problem solving skills

Must be able to self-motivate, train others, analyse data, and work independently

Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements

Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

Essential Functions :

• Leads the problem solving activity for internal (division) and external (customer and supplier) related quality issues for assigned customer products in compliance with Martinrea Jonesvilles processes related to corrective and preventative actions
• Perform root cause analysis
• Ensures internal and external containment procedures are complied with
• Leads Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and PPAP submission requirements for assigned customer product according to internal customer specific requirements
• Coordinates supplier APQP and PPAP requirements, as applicable for purchased components and materials related to assigned customer products according to internal and customer specific requirements
• Provides and verifies all documentation and leads communication of all issues relating to product / process conformance, quality status updates, and other applicable coordination activities to management, the program team, and inter-departments for resolution and / or awareness
• Supports engineering change requests, notification systems, and additional quality responsibilities for assigned customer and supplier products
• Coordinates / completes PPAP elements for customer submissions as follows :
• o IMDS
• o Process FMEA (Engineering is responsible to initiate and drive, Quality is required in development and other plant disciplines)
• o Control Plans
• o Measurement System Analysis
• o Dimensional Results
• o Material Requirements
• o Process / Part Performance Test Results
• o Initial Process Studies
• o Qualified Laboratory Documentation
• o Sample Products
• o Master Samples
• o Checking Aids
• o Records of Compliance with OEM Requirements (Engineering and Quality)
• o Part Submission Warrants

Performs any other duties assigned by the Quality Manager

Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following : Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook