Quality Engineer

Hi-Lex Controls • Litchfield, MI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint. In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management. Website: HI-LEX.com

Requirements

• Continuous improvement (Kaizen): A core mindset for a quality engineer is constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and prevent future problems.
• Corrective and preventive action (CAPA): The ability to identify nonconformities and implement effective corrective and preventive action plans is a key competency.
• Quality control procedures: This involves developing, implementing, and monitoring inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Risk management: A quality engineer must be able to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks in a process or product to prevent negative outcomes.
• Supplier management: Working with suppliers to ensure the quality of raw materials and components is a common responsibility.
• Auditing: Conducting both internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Quality Management Systems: Proficiency with standards like ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 to ensure product meets quality standards and builds customer trust.
• Statistical Tools: Expertise in statistical process control (SPC) and other analytical methods to gather and interpret complex data, identify trends, and control process variation.
• Methodologies: Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, which focus on reducing waste, variation, and defects to improve efficiency.
• Problem-Solving Techniques: Strong skills in root cause analysis and developing effective corrective and preventive action plans.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex data, evaluate processes, and think critically to find efficient and innovative solutions to problems.
• Communication: Clearly communicating technical information, findings, and new processes to team members, stakeholders, and management, often through written reports and presentations.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with various departments, such as development, R&D, production, and suppliers, to foster a culture of quality and improvement.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to inspections and data, ensuring that all processes and products adhere strictly to specifications.
• Time Management: The capacity to plan and prioritize multiple complex tasks to meet short-term and long-term objectives effectively.
• Regulatory Standards: Understanding and adhering to specific quality and safety standards relevant to the industry.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work with different functions like development, suppliers, and compliance teams to ensure overall product and process quality.

Responsibilities

• Managing and resolving customer concerns and facilitating irreversible corrective action into manufacturing.
• Working with Design Engineering to develop Quality Plans that will provide for 6 sigma manufacturing levels.
• Coordinating the activities and resources of Customer Liaisons.
• Ensuring adherence to process/procedures to maintain optimum quality during the manufacturing process.
• Ensuring the establishment of and adherence to IATF16949 Standards.
• Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) for new programs for a group of specified customers.
• Providing technical support to QA staff and manufacturing.
• Aiding in the establishment of IATF16949 Standards.
• Performing system audits to verify adherence to IATF16949 standards.
• Interfacing with all departments/suppliers to optimize quality.
• Reviewing supplier parts/documents for PPAP approval.
• Promoting a continuous improvement atmosphere.
• Promoting an associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives.
• Preparing PPAP documentation and other correspondence to customer(s).
• Reviewing all corrective actions (internal/external) for verification of problem resolution.
• Aiding in the evaluation of all deviation requests.
• Recommending procedures and budget for quality engineering areas.
• Ensuring quality customer files are current to IATF16949 requirements.
• Performing internal audits as necessary.
• Working Saturdays if required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed