Quality Engineer

Job Title

Establishes and reviews annual quality improvement plans as well as Plant operational plans. Responsible for continuous improvement in quality measures of performance and customer satisfaction for assigned area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure that all QE deliverables (e.g. : Quality Objectives, MSA, Control Plans, Part Inspection, Capability Studies, and Customer PPAP) are executed on time and to the appropriate level of detail.
• Develop key Customer relationships in the Supplier Quality Area for successful execution of our launches.
• Develop key internal relationships, with the goal of removing roadblocks and resolving issues for successful execution of our launches.
• Develop QE resource budgets and staffing needs, participate in the interview process and add resources, as they are required.
• Develop and execute Individual Development Plans and performance reviews for each QE.
• Participate in the quoting process to ensure that the appropriate quality resources and objectives are considered prior to receiving the Business award.
• Actively participate in Program Reviews and Phase Exits Reviews
• Prepare a monthly assessment of all PLUS QE deliverables for the programs within their area of responsibility. Mitigate risk with corrective actions required for any that have 'yellow' or 'red' status.
• Work on developing Quality strategy to continue improving with our customer-supplier.
• Monitor KPI, Customer callouts, Internal defects, supplier issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Environmental, Health & Safety

Customer Requirements

Must understand and comply with all applicable Customer Specific Requirements (SQAM)

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

BS in Technical field with 4+ years' experience in Quality or production functions. Specific education and training in Quality disciplines including, at minimum ISO / TS16949 or QS9000, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DoE, SPC. Leadership / management experience. Professional certification or equivalent preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs. Communication and leadership skills.

Primary Location

Avanzar San Antonio Facility