Process Control Engineer

Belcan • Clayton, NC

119d • $37

About The Position

The Process Control Engineer position involves working with suppliers and design engineers on nonmetallic components such as injection molded, thermoformed, blow molded, rotomolded, rubber, insulation, etc. The role ensures that robust process controls are in place to address and prevent defects, as well as developing new parts following the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) steps. The engineer is responsible for the supplier's processes from design concept to the end of product life, ensuring the adequacy of the supplier's quality management system and the capability of people, training, tooling, fixturing, and equipment. The position provides technical support during start-up activities and ensures that APQP activities related to process control are being performed by the supplier. The engineer monitors supplier adherence to Process Change Notification (PCN) on a timely and cost-effective basis, manages supplier project plans and activities, and ensures all relevant requirements and related changes are thoroughly documented. The role also involves reviewing APQP documentation, participating in process FMEA for suppliers' manufacturing processes, auditing process control implementation and effectiveness, validating process capability, ensuring PPAP completion and approval prior to shipment of new parts, and resolving quality problems associated with purchased materials and engineering issues. Additionally, the engineer is responsible for the review, approval, and validation of 8D permanent corrective action plans, participates in the development of Supplier quality metrics, and manages the completion of their own work assignments while coordinating work with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in related field (Engineering).
• 2-4 years of experience in the field.
• Consideration for associate's degree with adequate experience.
• Thorough knowledge of APQP activities.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of quality initiatives.
• Experienced in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Sharepoint, etc.).
• Experience with non-metallic components and processes is desired.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with non-metallic components and processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers and design engineers on nonmetallic components.
• Ensure robust process controls are in place to address and prevent defects.
• Develop new parts following the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) steps.
• Be responsible for the supplier's processes from design concept to the end of product life.
• Ensure the adequacy of the supplier's quality management system.
• Provide technical support during start-up activities.
• Ensure APQP activities related to process control are performed by the supplier.
• Monitor supplier adherence to Process Change Notification (PCN).
• Manage supplier's project plans and activities.
• Ensure all relevant requirements and related changes are documented.
• Review APQP documentation such as Process FMEA and Process Control Plans.
• Participate in process FMEA for suppliers' manufacturing processes.
• Audit process control implementation and effectiveness.
• Validate process capability when applicable.
• Ensure PPAP completion and approval prior to shipment of new parts.
• Resolve quality problems associated with purchased materials and engineering issues.
• Review, approve, and validate 8D permanent corrective action plans.
• Participate in the development of Supplier quality metrics.
• Manage the completion of own work assignments and coordinate work with others.

Benefits

• Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Dental and Vision / glasses / prescription contact lens and eye test options available.
• On the job training / cross-training to develop and expand skills.
• Tuition reimbursement available for relevant development opportunities.
• Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available.
• Scheduled performance reviews create opportunities for advancement and pay increases.
• Referral Program compensates active employees for referring friends and former colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees