Plant Quality Engineer

Faurecia • Columbus, IN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing process control programs that will assure production of finished goods that meet or exceed customer-specified requirements. They will lead continuous improvements by utilizing the appropriate quality tools and provide data analysis. Forvia is a sustainable mobility technology leader, pioneering technology for mobility experience that matter to people. They are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries. Forvia cultivates a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure they remain at the forefront of mobility, offering an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University. They offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration and are committed to achieving CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045, being the first global automotive group certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of two (2) years automotive experience
• Exposure to Customer Interactions
• Strong analytical and proven team-oriented problem solving-skills
• Strong customer satisfaction orientation
• In-depth knowledge of quality engineering techniques
• In-depth knowledge of Metrology, GD&T, PPAP/APQP, PFMEA, DOE, Capability & Gage Studies
• Alignment to Leadership Competencies: Customer Focus, Drive Results and Instills Trust
• Above average communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork, Agility, Accountability
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
• English required

Nice To Haves

• Industrial/Manufacturing Experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement process control programs that will assure production of finished goods that meet or exceed customer-specified requirements.
• Lead continuous improvements by utilizing the appropriate quality tools and provide data analysis.
• Conduct multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from feasibility phase to post launch quality assessment and throughout production life; reduces PPM, Scrap, and overall Cost of Quality KPI’s.
• Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Engineering in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities and monitor the status throughout production life.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Assure compliance of the documented quality system (ISO/TS16949 or IATF16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization.
• Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintain customer complaint log and facilitate and participate in the corrective action process.
• Instruct and train personnel in techniques including Seven Quality Basics and use of audit and testing devices.
• Monitor and revise quality documentation as required.
• Visit customers and suppliers when necessary.
• Act as a liaison to internal and external customers.
• Review all production methods for compliance to quality standards and for improvement of product and quality standards.
• Perform all responsibilities with ISO/TS16949 or IATF16949 system requirements.
• Validate gage studies with Mini Tab, leads DOE activities to replicate process/product failures; drives 5-Y and QRCI processes, process capability improvements and GAP specific analysis of variable data.
• All other tasks assigned.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies
• Opportunity for career development
• Learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility
• Average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• Inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level