Automotive Mfg Quality Engineer

North American Stamping•Portland, TN

About The Position

The Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager or designate and is responsible for customer satisfaction, serving as a liaison between the customer and NASG. The role maintains customer and NASG 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 works with customers and production teams to address quality issues; maintains quality planning and inspection documentation; supports inspection, measurement, audits, validations, and product containment; and leads problem-solving and corrective-action efforts. The Quality Engineer may also provide support in the Quality Manager’s absence and assist with other work as Management deems necessary. The company is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

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.
Ability to operate a CMM after 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 and a 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.
Ability 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.
Ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office, ShopEdge, QCBD, Minitab, PC DMIS, and customer portals.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Support training and development of engineers and technicians in problem-solving tools, improvement methods, and communication.
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 Production on part inspection and assist with inspection, SPC, and gage use.
Assist with gage design reviews and purchase of applicable gages.
Participate in MRB reviews and product containment activities.
Lead problem-solving activities to resolve internal and external corrective action requests and customer quality issues in a timely manner.
Lead corrective and preventive action teams and maintain and track Open Issues Logs.
Operate a CMM and verify parts to support NASG’s quality system as necessary.
Perform weld and assembly validations, including cut and etch, push-out, torque, and tensile tests, as required.
Perform annual validations and PPAP as required.
Conduct routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations as necessary.
Ensure appropriate containment procedures are followed when poor quality is detected.
Support Manufacturing when abnormalities occur by solving problems or escalating them.
Ensure abnormalities against standards are documented, escalated, and resolved, working 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 and 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 Management deems necessary.