Quality Engineer

Aumovio•New Braunfels, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for product / line quality and customer contact in the series production phase, with a focus on the end of the new facility project, in an automotive manufacturing environment. The expected annual salary range for this role is $81,500 - $100,000 a year depending on experience. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering
2 years work experience in manufacturing quality
Knowledge IATF 16949 quality standards
Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing-related software applications
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross-functional projects
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Able to work outside of traditional work hours.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Nice To Haves

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering
Knowledge of APQP / PPAP processes
VDA 6.3 or process Auditor experience
SAP knowledge
Understanding of manufacturing line release protocols

Responsibilities

Interface with Customer and/or suppliers with respect to product quality activities (i.e. APQP, PPAP, 0km and Warranty Returns)
Identifies and documents projects in A3, 8D, 5P, 7-step, or other required formats for review with Customers, engineering and management
Drives Yield, DPMO improvement activities for manufacturing line
Plans and/or modifies validation tests of products or their components. May direct the work of technicians in running quality tests. May plan the method(s) or test(s) to be used in qualifying a component and/or ensuring the reliability of a final product, qualifying a component and/or ensuring the reliability of a final product
Represents plant quality during product development and introduction and participates in all phases of design review process, making contributions which will enhance the quality of components and/or the reliability of the final product
Acts in close cooperation with the QMP, responsibility sharing with QMP depends on project phase
Releases product and prototype deliveries to internal and external Customer after G90
Works with Design Engineers and customer in early program stages to decide upon necessary levels of testing or to make recommendations on use of certain components which will enhance product quality or reliability
Communicates outcome of component quality or product reliability tests both verbally and in writing to a variety of customers, engineers and management personnel.
Advance use of statistical tools to analyze data and identify root cause of defects
Drives scrap performance improvement and management
Utilizes advanced problem-solving tools and processes to reduce manufacturing defects
Supports new product launches and model rolls
Drives basic TPM, Kaizen and Lean initiatives in the manufacturing environment