Launch Project Quality Engineer

Autoliv United States•Ogden, UT

22h

About The Position

Launch, analyze and manage quality documentation related to New Launch Programs for AOA's Assembly Plants. Assess new line quality controls and repeatability. Determine and champion new control and monitoring methods to ensure first-time quality. Monitor process capability and identify improvement opportunities. Champion quality initiatives on the manufacturing floor. Responsible for delivering on quality related metrics for their area (non-quality cost, customer PPM, new launch readiness, etc.). Drive continuous improvement and systemic defect elimination initiatives within their area of ownership to more sustainable results. Promotes knowledge and application of the Standards. Actively contributes to reduction of TNQC. Champion fundamental Quality approaches (PPAP, FMEA, IATF, VDA, Jidoka, Zero Defect, Quality First, etc.) both in the Design and the Process in their production team. Lead by example. Be an ambassador for Autoliv by demonstrating the Autoliv Way and ‘Q5 behavior’. Defines specific quality training requirements for their scope of ownership. Evaluate work of the team and identify growth opportunities for individual team members. Ensures that all applicable customer specific product quality requirements their product area are fulfilled. Reports on quality performance indicators. Enforces stable and in-control processes. Maintain Launch Timelines to meet key dates. Review reports, documentation and customer concerns directly with customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred with some level of work experience.
Exception being a person who has multiple years of QE experience without degree who shows ability to comprehend, problem solve and learn at a high-functioning level.
Understanding of technical drawings
Advanced problem solving skills
Knowledge of mechancial systems
Understanding of production line processes
Professional communication skills
Ability to be front-facing to customers
Keen eye for quality
Ability to juggle multiple critical projects at a time

Nice To Haves

Some level of understanding of the Autoliv Production System
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
Experience in a manufacturing field
Quality certifications
8D Problem solving experience

Responsibilities

Launch, analyze and manage quality documentation related to New Launch Programs for AOA's Assembly Plants
Assess new line quality controls and repeatability
Determine and champion new control and monitoring methods to ensure first-time quality
Monitor process capability and identify improvement opportunities
Champion quality initiatives on the manufacturing floor
Responsible for delivering on quality related metrics for their area (non-quality cost, customer PPM, new launch readiness, etc.)
Drive continuous improvement and systemic defect elimination initiatives within their area of ownership to more sustainable results
Promotes knowledge and application of the Standards
Actively contributes to reduction of TNQC
Champion fundamental Quality approaches (PPAP, FMEA, IATF, VDA, Jidoka, Zero Defect, Quality First, etc.) both in the Design and the Process in their production team
Lead by example. Be an ambassador for Autoliv by demonstrating the Autoliv Way and ‘Q5 behavior’
Defines specific quality training requirements for their scope of ownership
Evaluate work of the team and identify growth opportunities for individual team members
Ensures that all applicable customer specific product quality requirements their product area are fulfilled
Reports on quality performance indicators
Enforces stable and in-control processes
Maintain Launch Timelines to meet key dates
Review reports, documentation and customer concerns directly with customers