The Plant Quality Engineer - SQA is responsible for implementing process control programs that will assure production of finished goods that meet or exceed customer-specified requirements. He/she leads continuous improvements by utilizing the appropriate quality tools and provides data analysis. The main missions of the role are to conduct multiple projects simultaneously ranging from feasibility phase to post launch quality assessment and throughout production life. 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 (QS 9000/TS16949) 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 and use of audit and testing devices. Monitor and revise quality documentation as required. Visit customers and suppliers when necessary. Acts 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 QS9000/TS16949 system requirements. Review the process of new Bought-Out Parts (BOP) with the support and the cooperation of the Advanced Supplier Quality (ASQ) Engineer and/or the Program Quality Engineer. Manage the process audits of existing Bought-Out Parts (BOP) where the parts are the subject of a problem-solving action. Manage supplier's action. Consolidate required supplier quality indicators for the plant and communicate them to the Quality Manager. Initiate and validate corrective and preventive actions with the suppliers for Part Approval Process (PPAP), only after acceptance by the Program Quality Engineer and the plant quality department. Responsible for annual part certification process (PPAP) for all existing Bought-Out Parts (BOP). Responsible for managing incoming inspection, quality hold processes and areas. Responsible for managing quality hold inventories in SAP and to be compliant with Forvia ICB guidelines. Responsible for managing supplier charge backs, problem solving, processing RMA's, immediate containment actions during a quality spill.