Quality Engineer

Performance Seats, Inc•Spartanburg, SC

39d

About The Position

Overall Purpose of the Role: Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. Ensure incoming materials meet required quality standards. Responsible for identifying and raising quality issues and for speedily resolving them to ensure zero impact to the customer. Work closely with Engineering on new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements. Maintain Metrological equipment that generates quality data. Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support. Technical expertise on composites manufacturing will be taught on the job, but the Quality Engineer will be leading work to define and establish quality processes in pursuit of an ISO 9001 certification.

Requirements

4 year college degree or 5 years equivalent experience
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
3-5 years experience of working in Quality Assurance or Obtention
Technical writing experience preferred
Exercise substantial initiative/judgement in work methods and interpreting goals
Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision
Knowledge of quality systems and measurement
Knowledge of Metrology
Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Planning and prioritizing activities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to present data effectively
Strong problem-solving skills
Team working skills
Strong Analytical skills
Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred
Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers
OEM Supplier Portal experience
Familiarity with compliances and legal requirements of automotive seating regulations
Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience in PLEX ERP software system is desired.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Performance Seats Clinton Inc./ Performance Seats Spartanburg LLC will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Nice To Haves

Technical writing experience preferred
Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred
Experience in PLEX ERP software system is desired.

Responsibilities

Lead team in pursuing an ISO 9001 certification
Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e.g. internal, supplier, customer and customer warranty)
Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues
Carry out product and process auditing
Ensure control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained
Monitor and report on quality-related key performance indicators including scrap monitoring, rework levels, parts per million (PPM) figures
Stop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes
Work closely with engineering on developing product layup instructions
Assist with training of quality awareness
Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA's (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Lead quality audits
Drive continuous improvement activities
Support and lead process improvement activities
Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends
Independently determine approach and assigned tasks
Lead and/or support groups of technicians
Support any customer visits with facility tours and demonstration of quality controls
Communicate efficiently throughout the shop floor and with own and customer's management
Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies