Advanced Quality Engineer

Android/Avancez•Auburn Hills, MI

94d

About The Position

The Advanced Quality Engineer supports quality activities at Business Unit-centric plants and provides quality leadership during pre-production builds through completion of the exit gate. The role leads launch quality planning and execution, supports plants and customers, and contributes to quality system and process improvements. Travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of Quality Engineering experience.
At least 3 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing or assembly environment.
Strong working knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans, and ISO 9001 or IATF 16949:2016 Quality Systems.
Understanding of the APQP process.
Understanding of manufacturing engineering related to one or more of automated assembly equipment, product assemblies, tooling, fixtures, and gauges.
Demonstrated ability to use problem-solving methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to influence staff at all levels.
Sense of urgency and a focus on customer satisfaction.
Strong computer skills using the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness to travel, as travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Quality certification preferred, such as CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or CQA.

Responsibilities

Prepare Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages for new launches according to customer-specific requirements.
Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process from program award through start of regular production (SORP) plus 90 days.
Lead Control Plan development.
Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned commodities and support plants throughout each program.
Perform reverse PFMEA during tooling run-off and track corrective actions through closure.
Represent Android with customers to obtain PPAP approval.
Integrate lessons learned across APQP activities for all plants.
Assist in developing verification and error-proofing practices.
Communicate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Program Management about supply-chain quality improvement opportunities.
Propose improvements to Quality policies and systems.
Assist in training plant personnel on quality procedures.
Assist with run-at-rate activities during launch.
Help plants use root-cause analysis tools, including 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone, to diagnose, prevent, and correct failures during launch.
Work with plants to use SPC data, when required, to monitor process variation and diagnose problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.