Quality Engineer

International Automotive Components•Port Huron, MI

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Quality Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of IAC as described below: General Job Duties: To display a fair and consistent approach by following the principles of the Value Statement and Mission Statement to help ensure a satisfied workplace for all employees. To support Company policies and business objectives while performing the specific responsibilities of your job. To participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance the working environment at IAC. Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities. To support the company vision and help to ensure fair treatment of all employees employed by IAC Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in company activities in a positive working environment. Demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement. Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur. Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks. To support the company to meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of IAC. Complete LPAs on time; weekly Complete Safe Audit on time; weekly Maintain proper etiquette when using company radios, PA, emails, text and phones; business use only. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor Specific Job Duties: Customer quality responsibilities Training of operators in standardized processes Coordinate dimensional evaluations Complete capability study Audit/document quality systems Problem solve assembly issues Work closely with manufacturing team members as well as interact directly with suppliers and customers Enforce and maintain LPA process Troubleshoot quality issues with the Operations and Technical department Root cause analysis through fast track response process Assist in the development and mentoring of the Quality techs Support Quality Manager in daily functions as needed Internal TS and/or ISO Auditor Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and validation of CMM programs used for the measurements of manufactured and supplied parts using PC DMIS+CAD software. Read and interpret GD&T to determine dimensions and tolerance specifications. Prepare sample submissions (PPAP) to include final product inspection on PPAP, Engineering, Production Trial Run, and other samples. Assist Process Engineer/Technical Group with qualification and validation of new or changed tooling, fixtures, and parts. Analyze inspection reports to determine adherence to drawings, specifications, and to troubleshoot failure mode. Assist and support manufacturing/production personnel with various inspection activities. Ensure Gauge Calibration is carried out according to ISO/TS16949 standards. Maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor degree with 2-4 years of related experience or 3-5 years related experience in a quality manufacturing environment, automotive preferred.
Good computer including typing and the use of Microsoft products
1 year or more CMM programming or operating experience
Conceptual knowledge of production part approval process (PPAP) and relevant requirements preferred
Working knowledge of SPC, capability studies, PFMEA’s, and Control Plans
Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and follow direction
Successful candidates will also possess strong judgment /decision making skills, problem solving and communication skills.
Strong analytic problem solving skills
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Must be able to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Automotive preferred experience

Responsibilities

Display a fair and consistent approach by following the principles of the Value Statement and Mission Statement to help ensure a satisfied workplace for all employees.
Support Company policies and business objectives while performing the specific responsibilities of your job.
Participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance the working environment at IAC. Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities.
Support the company vision and help to ensure fair treatment of all employees employed by IAC
Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in company activities in a positive working environment.
Demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees
Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks.
Support the company to meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of IAC.
Complete LPAs on time; weekly
Complete Safe Audit on time; weekly
Maintain proper etiquette when using company radios, PA, emails, text and phones; business use only.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Customer quality responsibilities
Training of operators in standardized processes
Coordinate dimensional evaluations
Complete capability study
Audit/document quality systems
Problem solve assembly issues
Work closely with manufacturing team members as well as interact directly with suppliers and customers
Enforce and maintain LPA process
Troubleshoot quality issues with the Operations and Technical department
Root cause analysis through fast track response process
Assist in the development and mentoring of the Quality techs
Support Quality Manager in daily functions as needed
Internal TS and/or ISO Auditor
Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and validation of CMM programs used for the measurements of manufactured and supplied parts using PC DMIS+CAD software.
Read and interpret GD&T to determine dimensions and tolerance specifications.
Prepare sample submissions (PPAP) to include final product inspection on PPAP, Engineering, Production Trial Run, and other samples.
Assist Process Engineer/Technical Group with qualification and validation of new or changed tooling, fixtures, and parts.
Analyze inspection reports to determine adherence to drawings, specifications, and to troubleshoot failure mode.
Assist and support manufacturing/production personnel with various inspection activities.
Ensure Gauge Calibration is carried out according to ISO/TS16949 standards.
Maintenance of laboratory equipment.