Quality Engineer 1

DENSO•Long Beach, CA

2d•$81,000 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves planning, developing, and implementing techniques and programs to maintain quality levels according to organizational standards. The Quality Engineer will collaborate on establishing specifications, controls, and quality metrics, including PFMEA and Control Plans. They will lead ESC projects for new and modified processes and products, ensuring adherence to DENSO's standards and on-time launches. The position requires performing internal and external process audits, monitoring data sources to identify and resolve quality issues, and coordinating the implementation and tracking of countermeasures. Responsibilities also include coordinating product testing, supporting customer field inquiries and warranty issues, and developing continuous improvement programs. Effective communication with management, peers, customers, and stakeholders on technical issues is essential. The role also includes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical or related field
0-3 years of relevant experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Working knowledge with email software (e.g. Lotus Notes preferred), and other proprietary company software.
Working knowledge of inventory tracking software (e.g. AS400/BPCS)
Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels throughout the organization and with suppliers and customers.
Ability to successfully motivate DPAM internal associates in regard to resolving quality issues.
Competent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a good presenter that can interpret information based on a general knowledge of the organization, its products and procedures, and provide an independent explanation and discussion based on the technical or complex nature of the materials being discussed
Good customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship partnership
Basic analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations, applying knowledge of specialty area and use of sound judgement
Basic negotiation skills. Ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature. Recognizes and applies subtle cues in anticipating customers’ needs and potential next steps

Responsibilities

In conjunction with more senior engineers, plans, develops and implements techniques and programs to ensure that quality levels are maintained in accordance with the organization’s quality standards.
Collaborates to establish specifications, controls and quality metrics, including participation in reviewing and/or creating PFMEA and Control Plans. Monitor, identify, fill-gaps as well as develop various controls to improve process and product quality.
Lead ESC projects on new and modified processes and products following ESC standards. Ensure output are within DENSO's standard's and launched on-time.
Perform internal and/or external process audits to quickly identify issues and develop countermeasures with various stakeholders.
Monitor various data sources to identify, contain and lead resolution to process and product quality issues. Coordinate activities to implement countermeasures and track effectiveness.
Coordinates product testing and teardown with quality testing technicians and develop resulting summary reports to management, customers and/or other stakeholders.
Support various customers to resolve field inquiries and warranty issues. Develop effective communication and relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction with DENSO Quality.
Research, plan, develop and implement continuous improvement (Kaizen) programs.
Effectively communicate with management, peers, customers, and other stakeholders on technical issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
401K with 4% Company Match
Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
Bonus Program
FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Ongoing Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)