Quality Engineer 1

Denso • Battle Creek, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Monitor various data sources to identify, contain and lead resolution to process and product quality issues. Administer Material Alerts to track identified field and zero-mile 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. Research, plan, develop and implement continuous improvement (Kaizen) programs. Visits the customer to resolve quality concerns and sort questionable product to ensure quality standards are met. Investigates the root cause of quality defects at the customer and those that arise out of zero-mile or warranty claims. Initiates and updates quality documents including control verification, inspection standards, etc. Maintains and updates corrective action log and problem history. Verifies and monitors corrective and preventive action effectiveness. Ensures all work areas meet 5S standards. Follows all procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to improve the process. Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 0-3 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience
• 6 Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements techniques and programs to ensure quality levels are maintained.
• Collaborates to establish specifications, controls and quality metrics.
• Reviews and/or creates PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Monitors, identifies, fills gaps, and develops controls to improve process and product quality.
• Monitors data sources to identify, contain, and lead resolution of process and product quality issues.
• Administers Material Alerts to track identified field and zero-mile issues.
• Coordinates activities to implement countermeasures and track effectiveness.
• Coordinates product testing and teardown with quality testing technicians.
• Develops summary reports for management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Researches, plans, develops, and implements continuous improvement (Kaizen) programs.
• Visits customers to resolve quality concerns and sort questionable product.
• Investigates the root cause of quality defects at the customer and those arising from zero-mile or warranty claims.
• Initiates and updates quality documents, including control verification and inspection standards.
• Maintains and updates corrective action log and problem history.
• Verifies and monitors corrective and preventive action effectiveness.
• Ensures all work areas meet 5S standards.
• Follows all procedures and work instructions and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances.
• Develops effective communication and relationships with customers.
• Effectively communicates with management, peers, customers, and other stakeholders on technical issues.
• Prepares reports and presents to management.
• Leads intercompany activities to monitor and report on supplier quality metrics.
• Completes Corrective Action Reports (CAR’s) using appropriate quality methods (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D’s, CRR).
• Supports various customers to resolve zero-mile and warranty issues.
• Performs internal and/or external process audits to identify issues and develop countermeasures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO
• 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)
• Relocation assistance for candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level