Automotive Mfg Quality Engineer

North American Stamping Group•Portland, TN

About The Position

The Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager or designate and is responsible for customer satisfaction, serving as the liaison between customers and NASG. The role maintains customer and company quality standards and policies, supports Manufacturing in resolving concerns, drives corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement, and develops engineering and technical staff within the Quality department. The position supports customer and internal quality activities across production, process validation, audits, new product development, and problem solving. It may also provide support in the Quality Manager’s absence and other support as deemed necessary by Management. NASG is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position. North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical, or electronics engineering, or relevant experience.
Five years of manufacturing experience.
Three years of automotive manufacturing experience.
Five to ten years of cumulative experience in Quality functions.
Master-level understanding of Control Plans, FMEAs, Flow Diagrams, and In-Process Inspection.
Master-level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use.
CMM operation when programs and setup are established.
Understanding of weld and assembly validation, including cut and etch, push-out, torque, and tensile testing.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, MSA, and Core Tools.
Master-level understanding of problem solving and root cause analysis.
Detail-oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
Strong leadership abilities.
Demonstrated hands-on, involved, Go-See approach.
Highly organized with strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis.
Able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and act as a liaison between Production and Quality.
Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment.
Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office skills.
Training in internal auditing, Automotive Core Tools, CMM operation, fundamentals of IATF 16949, and other baseline items.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Support training and development of engineers and technicians in problem-solving improvement tools and communication methods.
Act as the customer contact for quality issues and represent NASG in resolving them.
Create and maintain Control Plans, FMEAs, Flow Diagrams, and In-Process Inspection documentation.
Guide the Production group on part inspection.
Assist with gage design reviews and purchasing applicable gages.
Assist production with inspection, SPC, and gage use.
Participate in MRB review and product containment activities.
Lead problem-solving activities to resolve internal and external CARs and customer quality issues in a timely manner.
Lead Corrective and Preventative teams and maintain and track Open Issues Logs.
Operate CMM and verify parts as needed to support NASG’s quality system.
Perform weld and assembly validation, including cut and etch, push-out, torque, and tensile testing, as required.
Perform annual validations and PPAP as required.
Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations as necessary.
Ensure proper containment procedures are followed when poor quality is detected.
Support manufacturing when abnormalities occur by resolving or escalating the problem.
Ensure abnormalities against standards are documented, escalated, and resolved, and work with Team Members to improve standards for Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
Provide support in the absence of the Quality Manager.
Participate in the Layered Audit process.
Participate in New Product Development as necessary.
Support and assist the EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction.
Support internal, external, and customer audits as required.
Support the Quality Manager in coordinating individual, team, and plant improvement activities.
Provide additional support where deemed necessary by Management.