Quality Engineer- Automotive Manufacturing/ Injection Molding

Bosch Group•Albion, IN

About The Position

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting various aspects of the Quality Management and Methods (QMM) for the Bosch Albion plant in a very dynamic and time critical landscape. In addition, the Quality Engineer will actively participate as a vital team member that will support in new product launch, existing production, problem solving, and continuous improvement activities. Provides interface between plant to plant and customer quality issues to resolve concerns, complaints, material disposition and reporting as required. Promotes and supports APQP by participating in advanced quality programs with internal and external customers. Represents Quality in cross functional teams and is responsible to prepare and submit PPAP for approval with internal and external customers. Conducts returned part analysis from internal and external customers with support of manufacturing engineering and production. Supports customer or third-party plant audits, surveys, or visits. Visit customer plants as needed in support of quality concerns or program launch activity. Reviews internal and external quality performance statistics and makes recommendations for actions required. Lead and/or support structured problem solving processes for internal and external concerns with follow-up on actions to confirm effective corrective actions Coordinates suspect material sorting and disposition with the support of internal quality auditors and manufacturing personnel, along with 3rd party providers as required. Coordinates control plan and inspection plan development, measuring and inspection equipment evaluation, and inspection strategies. Promotes and supports the company quality policy, procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies. Perform quality assurance and other duties as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
5+ years quality and/or manufacturing engineering experience.
Automotive background and experience with customer specific requirements (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, etc.)
Problem solving experience using methodologies such as 8D, Shainin, or Six Sigma.
APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA experience.
Strong communication, organization, project management skills with attention to detail.
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.
Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

Nice To Haves

Background in plastic injection molding and manufacturing assembly processes a plus.
CQE certification desired.

Responsibilities

Supporting various aspects of the Quality Management and Methods (QMM)
Participating as a vital team member that will support in new product launch, existing production, problem solving, and continuous improvement activities
Providing interface between plant to plant and customer quality issues to resolve concerns, complaints, material disposition and reporting as required
Promoting and supporting APQP by participating in advanced quality programs with internal and external customers
Representing Quality in cross functional teams and is responsible to prepare and submit PPAP for approval with internal and external customers
Conducting returned part analysis from internal and external customers with support of manufacturing engineering and production
Supporting customer or third-party plant audits, surveys, or visits
Visiting customer plants as needed in support of quality concerns or program launch activity
Reviewing internal and external quality performance statistics and makes recommendations for actions required
Leading and/or support structured problem solving processes for internal and external concerns with follow-up on actions to confirm effective corrective actions
Coordinating suspect material sorting and disposition with the support of internal quality auditors and manufacturing personnel, along with 3rd party providers as required
Coordinating control plan and inspection plan development, measuring and inspection equipment evaluation, and inspection strategies
Promoting and supporting the company quality policy, procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies
Performing quality assurance and other duties as needed