Advanced Quality Engineer

Clarios • Torrance, CA

314d

About The Position

In this role you will provide quality leadership to US organization on Advance Quality Planning, promoting, driving and guide organization to effective project ideation, development and launches. Provide and Promote PPAP guidelines, supporting and collaborating with plants and cross functional teams to facilitate standardization of PPAP execution. Create a center of expertise on Advanced Quality Planning and PPAP and provide guidance, leadership and best practices towards New Production Introduction and Launches. Deploys Industry and customer-specific Advanced Quality Planning standards within the organization. Review, challenge and simplify existing, develop, and apply quality driven test systems and procedures to assure products meet intended use and customer expectations. Provide technical and quality expertise to support Key Programs focus on risk mitigation (PFMEA, Control Plan and Inspection Standards). Trains and mentor other team members in the development of APQP procedures and processes. Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) into program management methodology for effective product / process releases. Partner and collaborate with appropriate leaders to support successful project completion. Support internal / external change management process requirements needed for effective launches. Ensure “lessons learned” are documented to improve future launches and minimize risk. Conduct all work activities following company safety policies and procedures. Lead growth and development of plant quality team members by using tools provided.

Requirements

• BS Degree in engineering related field.
• Minimum 6 years Quality experience in the Automotive industry.
• Specific education and training in Quality disciplines (IATF 16949, VDA, Six Sigma, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA and SPC).
• Familiarity with AIAG advanced Quality Planning.
• Knowledge of Automotive OEM CSRs.
• Knowledge of automotive problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, etc.).
• Strong self-motivation and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to think outside the box and suggest/implement continuous improvement ideas.

Nice To Haves

• CQE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leadership on Advance Quality Planning.
• Promote and drive effective project ideation, development, and launches.
• Support and collaborate with plants and cross-functional teams for PPAP execution.
• Create a center of expertise on Advanced Quality Planning and PPAP.
• Deploy industry and customer-specific Advanced Quality Planning standards.
• Review and simplify existing quality-driven test systems and procedures.
• Provide technical and quality expertise for risk mitigation.
• Train and mentor team members in APQP procedures.
• Integrate Customer Specific Requirements into program management.
• Collaborate with leaders for successful project completion.
• Document lessons learned to improve future launches.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead growth and development of plant quality team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending.
• Short-and long-term disability.
• Basic life insurance.
• Business travel insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Domestic partner benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree