Single Site - Tier 1 Automotive Quality Engineer

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Niles, MI

16d•$80,952 - $101,184•Onsite

About The Position

New product launches, new business - good problems to have, right? But we need more support for our Quality Department! We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer at our modern manufacturing facility located in Niles, MI just east of the US 12 - US 31 Bypass, 10 miles North of South Bend. We encapsulate glass with an injection molding process and assemble windows for the automotive original equipment manufacturer customer.. The Quality Engineer ensures the site is adhering to our internal systems and is sending exceptional glass to happy customers. With a broad range of customers and investments in new technology and new model launches you can unleash your potential with us! Looking for a company serious about investing in your education and development? APPLY TODAY . We offer Master's Degree level education reimbursement and certifications like 6 sigma black belt. Looking for a team focused on innovation, initiative, and results? APPLY TODAY . We have a track record of great safety and quality and our customers continue to reward us with new business. We are growing, investing, and innovating every day. We reward innovation through our quick kaizen program and great team results equal monthly bonuses of up to 10% of your earnings. _____ More about us _____ We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a fantastic 401k that DOUBLES your personal contribution, great Anthem benefits; generous vacation and these other great perks: Onsite Nurse; Onsite FREE fitness center; 12 Paid Holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years; Paid Medical Leave; South Bend Cubs Tickets; Site Performance Bonus Program; Birthday and Anniversary Awards; Veteran's Day recognition; Tuition Reimbursement including Graduate Degrees; Onsite Convenience Store; FREE meals and other monthly recognition events; Safe, Secure and Clean Work Environment; Annual Raises; Employee Suggestion Program with prizes; Family Atmosphere - Respectful - Community Activities; FREE Safety toed shoes / boots; Environmentally Friendly Reduce - Reuse - Recycle; FREE coffee Fridays; MORE! ____________More about the role__________ Job Title: Quality Engineer II Level: I Reports To: Quality Group Leader Location: Niles, MI Department: Quality Employees Supervised: none Remote Work: No Purpose: Ensure Site is meeting/addressing customer specific requirements. Ensure Site is adhering to NSG Business Management System.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or a combination of education and experience or equivalent experience.
3+ years Engineering or Quality experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, Tier 1 experience preferred
3+ years Experience with IATF 16949 / ISO9001 or similar quality system requirements and auditing.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve using a formalized methodology (8D, Fishbone, 5Why).
Demonstrated strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and statistical software)
Demonstrated Knowledge of PPAP requirements
Demonstrated strong customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and customers.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawing/specifications
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and take initiative
Demonstrated achievements supporting a results oriented focus and use of leadership

Nice To Haves

IATF 16949 auditor certification
Prior Supervision and/or project management experience
CQE Certification
Six sigma green belt or black belt certification
Additional customer certification training-ie LPA, GIM, 5P, etc.

Responsibilities

Ensure the operations are fully understanding and meeting customer specific requirements.
Work with leadership (floor and shift supervisors), Technical Team Members (Engineers, Process Improvers), and Operators to ensure customer satisfaction.
Translate the customer requirements into production specifications, control plans, and process FMEAs
Maintain customer communications to ensure customer quality issues are handled timely to completion.
Has the responsibility and authority to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to the product, process and quality system.
Responsible for Corrective Action Response (CAR) problem solving, database, and meetings.
Lead the corrective action process as assigned on issues.
Customer and supplier visitation as required – planned (pro-active) and unplanned (re-active).
Responsible for recording any problems relating to the product, process and quality system.
Has the authority to control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
Direct the resources of production and/or supplier liaison for any required sorts.
Manage the tasks associated with the implementation and management of preventative and corrective containment activities
Develop and post Quality Alerts.
Training, tracking and providing the tools required to meet customer expectations.
Adhere to the Business Management System for IATF16949 compliance.
Perform quality system, control plan and safety audits in accordance with the prescribed procedures and frequencies.
Participate in regulatory and other audits as required per the audit schedule.
Reviews sample submissions by suppliers to determine conformance with customer requirements.
Disposition the sample and provide feedback to purchasing for resolution.
Work with suppliers of direct materials to improve quality performance.
Manage SQIN database (Supplier Quality Incident Notice).
Conduct/Lead Supplier Audits and follow up action plans.
Support Production Group with quality meetings, problem solving, reject/defect investigations associated with direct materials.
Support quality improvement process (QIP) regarding direct materials.
Works with the Technician to evaluate and implement capable measurement systems to meet both NSG and customer requirements.
Conducts or assists with GR&R’s on new measurement equipment, training the users and completion of satisfactory GR&R’s.
Any required modifications/corrections required of the measurement equipment are to be championed by central engineering.
Ensure Entry of new equipment into the calibration database including Master/Boundary/Training samples.
Implementation, maintenance and trouble-shooting of RQM database.
Participate in the NSG New Model Introduction (NMI) process.
Attend meetings and complete tasks as directed.
Participate in Cost Reduction activities.
Ensures that the part files are organized and well maintained with obsolete files/drawings properly identified, Manage PPAP process for glass supplied to plant and for changes to direct materials once in production.
Responsible for customer specific PPAP.
Auditing and disposition of material in the hold cage.
Management of Nonconforming Tickets.
Other duties as assigned by manager