Quality and Supplier Management Engineer

Oiles America Corporation•Concord, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the QC Manager, the Quality Control Engineer will have overall responsibility to implement systems and lead quality improvement teams to enhance the support of the development, installation and operation of a pro-active quality management system to support defined standards as it relates to the control of raw material, in-process and finished products. The QSM Engineer will be expected to perform other assignments as directed to support the business needs.

Requirements

4 year degree (engineering degree preferred) (relative experience may be considered in lieu of education)
Minimum 5 years of (quality) engineering experience preferably in automotive
ISO/IATF hands-on experience.
Cultural flexibility and the ability to work with intercultural OILES companies.
Computer literacy (word, excel, power point, outlook, SPC)
Must have the ability to read, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication to accomplish responsibilities and tasks
Effective and proven written and oral communication skills
Proven multi-task and organizational skills
Strong GD&T experience & knowledge
Ability to stand possibly for up to 6 hours while on manufacturing floor
Ability to produce computer generated work
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
Ability to travel to customer site, at time with short notice
Ability to make vital decisions regarding specifications and product quality
Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
Report unsafe conditions or other safety related issues immediately
Use required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as directed
Follow ISO-14001 procedures related to environmental impacts & aspects

Nice To Haves

CQE designation preferred
Six Sigma (green belt) experience preferred (certification a plus)

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain/review control plans and PFMEAs with Engineering team
Develop gage and tooling strategies and the ongoing evaluation and analysis of tooling to define changes that will improve the tooling program
Analyze capability studies and assist in pilot tool builds
Assist in simultaneous engineering reviews and PFMEA’s for new tools or tooling changes
As assigned, champion PPAP submissions and participate in APQP process including support analysis, testing and inspection of prototypes
Will be responsible for dedicated product line quality systems and problem solving, to include 8-D resolution and implementation
Conduct EASE Audits
Analyze customer complaints, returns and champion or facilitate customer 8-D responses as required
Champion Supplier PPAP submissions and participate in the APQP process with OEMS and other customers, including analysis, testing, and inspection of prototypes
Review and approve supplier and customer PPAP documentation.
Work directly with suppliers and customers on quality issues to ensure timely and effective resolution.
Prepare audit packages and audit corrective action packages.
Conduct supplier surveillance audits, create audit reports, determine corrective actions, and verify closure.
Support customer audits, questionnaires, and queries.
Maintain priorities and scheduling for sorting and lab completion.
Support QC Manager during third-party audit preparation.
Create receiving inspection instructions and monitor performance.
Oversee gauging operating including preventive maintenance requirements, verification, print approval gauging audit criteria and gage R&R specifications
Review tool and gage use during build stage for routing of and possible interaction with hydraulic and lube line placement
Implement and maintain a cost-effective gauging program
As required, train inspectors and operators in quality related process improvements; GR&R, GD&T and measurement techniques
Focus on promoting improvement activities at NCP and further driving cost reduction.
Member of the Quality Improvement team, including conducting QC Patrols.
Develop and implement systems to support and continually develop a pro-active quality program.
Develop and implement visual management strategies
Schedule and conduct quality improvement teams to address areas of improvement and the elimination of non-value added processes in manufacturing as it relates to quality
Review gage process changes that should be considered; review part and process flow