Process Quality Engineer

Challenge Manufacturing•Holland, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Quality Engineer is responsible for owning the Quality and the capability of the manufacturing processes within the Assembly department. Performing root cause analysis of quality issues, often using advanced problem-solving tools (Kepner-Tregoe, Shainin Red X, Design of Experiments, etc.) recommending and implement cost-effective permanent corrective actions. Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators, manage engineering changes working with a cross-functional team to ensure timely execution. Conduct product evaluation tests to ensure robustness of product or process change before full implementation and will be the point of contact for engineering quality and all product-related incidents. Ensuring delivery of third-party quality metrics, provide creative thinking to the analysis of data and the identification of new opportunities. Must have a proven track record of developing and executing standardization and experience with having cross-functional responsibilities in a lean organization. Plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment. Must have strong communication skills to support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership. Establish partnerships both internally and externally should be able to influence without direct authority. Demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievements and exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results. Collaborate with teams and operations to identify and communicate gaps in current policies, procedures, and processes Challenge existing processes to increase efficiency and decrease cost Become an expert on processes and projects with low to moderate levels of complexity Provide timely acknowledgement responses to customer complaints. Provide formal documentation SCAR, responses to the customer. Be a presence at the assembly plants to provide face-to-face interaction and ensure customer satisfaction while developing relationships. Understand how each part is utilized in the vehicle build and become the "expert" regarding what the customer expects from us as the supplier of this part. Provide the plant management with the "voice of the customer" and explain what key part attributes are important to manage on each part and why. Provide plant with priorities for part improvement to ensure the most important attributes are addressed first, and stress continuous improvement. Participate in the layered process audits. Implement new methods of inspection and control when required. (i.e.: enhanced containment techniques and documentation, SPC data, scheduled CMM runs or Roamer scans, etc.) This will be a 8AM- 5PM M-F position located at out Plant in Holland, MI.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Mechanical from an ABET accredited university
5+ Years of related experience and/or training
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels of the organization
Ability to collect and synthesize data into meaningful information and communicate clearly to all levels of the organization
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Hands-on experience establishing, auditing, leading, and maintaining an IATF quality system
Experience working as a QE, or SQE in a manufacturing environment utilizing an IATF quality system
Ability to read and interpret GD&T and engineering drawings
Experience in DFMEA, PFMEA, process control plans and technical process documentation
Trained in and have knowledge of root cause analysis, six sigma, CA processes
Experience working directly with suppliers
Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma experience preferred
ASQ certification preferred

Responsibilities

Performing root cause analysis of quality issues
Recommending and implement cost-effective permanent corrective actions
Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators
Manage engineering changes working with a cross-functional team to ensure timely execution
Conduct product evaluation tests to ensure robustness of product or process change before full implementation
Point of contact for engineering quality and all product-related incidents
Ensuring delivery of third-party quality metrics
Provide creative thinking to the analysis of data and the identification of new opportunities
Developing and executing standardization
Plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment
Establish partnerships both internally and externally should be able to influence without direct authority
Collaborate with teams and operations to identify and communicate gaps in current policies, procedures, and processes
Challenge existing processes to increase efficiency and decrease cost
Become an expert on processes and projects with low to moderate levels of complexity
Provide timely acknowledgement responses to customer complaints
Provide formal documentation SCAR, responses to the customer
Be a presence at the assembly plants to provide face-to-face interaction and ensure customer satisfaction while developing relationships
Understand how each part is utilized in the vehicle build and become the "expert" regarding what the customer expects from us as the supplier of this part
Provide the plant management with the "voice of the customer" and explain what key part attributes are important to manage on each part and why
Provide plant with priorities for part improvement to ensure the most important attributes are addressed first, and stress continuous improvement
Participate in the layered process audits
Implement new methods of inspection and control when required