Quality Engineer

The Friedkin Group•Tomball, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer, under the leadership of the Quality Manager, will support the processes to satisfy new and current customer demands for ASG products. The QE will manage and administer ASG's Quality Audit program and responses to quality issues, ensuring quality and compliance of new products, adhering to launch schedules, and identifying process improvements. The QE will take action to enhance cross-functional coordination, expand internal communications, and develop the entire Quality team's capabilities through team member engagement and training.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar relevant field. Req and 5-7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Required Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing
Required Experience working with Automotive OEMs
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Awareness-Developing Required
Engineering Design Process Engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers use to create functional products and processes. Awareness-Developing Required
Investigation Awareness-Developing Required
Influencing Skills Awareness-Developing Required
Quality Assurance Awareness-Developing Required
Analytical Skills Analytical Skills refers to the ability to gather, organize, research, and review information in order to draw conclusions and solve complex problems. Awareness-Developing Required
Quality Control Awareness-Developing Required
Six Sigma Methodology Awareness-Developing Required
Lean Manufacturing Awareness-Developing Required

Nice To Haves

Preferred Experience in ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 internal auditing
Preferred Ability to effectively discuss information in one-on-one and small group settings (High proficiency)
Excellent organization, prioritization skills, and the ability to multitask (High proficiency)
Demonstrated strong attention to detail (High proficiency)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) (High proficiency)
Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System (TPS) (High proficiency)
Six Sigma Methodology (Low proficiency)
Structured Problem-Solving skills (8D, PDCA, A3 or DMAIC approach) (High proficiency)
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) (High proficiency)
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) (High proficiency)
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) (High proficiency)
Control Plans and Standardized Work (High proficiency)
Process Control and Mistake Proofing (High proficiency)
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC Preferred
AIAG Core Tools Trained / Certified Preferred

Responsibilities

Reliable, consistent, on-site attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the business needs, including participation in meetings and presentations.
Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement regarding a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the organization's safety expectations.
Promotes the company culture, the mission, vision, and the core values of the company.
Provides strong positive leadership skills, including but not limited to listening, mentoring, praising, and coaching. Daily interactions to provide positive reinforcement, constant communication, training, encouragement, and inspiration required to sustain an engaged and inspired workforce.
Administer ASG's Quality Audit Program, analyzing audit results and performing routine discussions with each product department's team leadership.
Define, develop, and own Quality metrics during each new product launch to ensure the producibility and/or marketability of components or products. Elements may involve statistical analysis and the capability to define parameters and train Associates to measure.
Complete quality tasks on time to avoid impacting the launch timeline.
Communicate quality and safety concerns to team leaders, Shop Floor Supervisor, Operations, Quality, and/or Warehouse management.
Ensure routine material qualifications are executed, and results are appropriately recorded and analyzed. Act in accordance with the escalation process if the material fails testing.
Maintain internal quality KPIs and manage improvement activities for metrics.
Take action to enhance cross-functional coordination across departments, ensuring Quality is constantly fully aware of key drivers in manufacturing areas. Actions will be developed and implemented jointly by Quality and the Team Leader.
Fully coordinate and communicate quality assurance activities to Quality and Operations management.
Maintain Document Control Process as it relates to the Quality Management System.
Provide direction, leadership, and developmental training to Quality Auditors.