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 field3-5 years experience in automotive qualityCQE 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 basisProblem solving, logical thinking, self-motivated, team player, ability to multi-taskProficient in English, basic math, MS Office / Project and written and verbal communication skillsAbility to lift up to 40 poundsAbility to sit / stand for long periods of time including walking / squatting / pushing / climbingMay be subject to work with heavy machinery / high voltage / confined spaces