Quality Engineer

US Farathane•Jackson, TN

About The Position

US Farathane is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality systems in accordance with applicable standards and assist customers with quality issues. The role supports automotive plastics manufacturing and involves ongoing part testing, customer and internal quality coordination, problem solving, product development, and quality documentation for new launches and production programs. The position also supports production and materials planning, Run@Rates, and visual standards for manufacturing operations. The employee is responsible for following internal and OSHA-required safety procedures and company policies. Other duties may be assigned. The role involves part inspection and frequent box lifting for inspection and labeling. Physical activities include frequent walking and sitting; occasional standing, handling or feeling, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 45 pounds. Close and color vision are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Technical degree or equivalent experience.
Computer literacy.
Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, and 8D problem solving.
Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement-instrument use.
Ability to perform Gage R&R and capability studies and read blueprints.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 45 pounds and frequent lifting of boxes for inspection and labeling.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing testing of parts, including functional, dimensional, and physical-property testing.
Create, update, and maintain quality documentation, customer contact reports, customer sort reports, concern information, procedures, and related records.
Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers.
Participate in or initiate cross-functional teams to solve quality problems and implement mistake-proofing.
Travel to provide customer support and resolve problems.
Participate in and improve product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning, and process specifications related to product quality.
Coordinate with customers regarding quality-performance trends and corrective actions.
Communicate production and quality issues to employees and supervisors when necessary.
Develop and support APQP documentation required for PPAP, PSO, and related processes.
Manage ECNs after SOP or during the production phase.
Prepare and submit APQP documentation.
Work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run@Rates.
Develop visual standards and system criteria for manufacturing operations during new launches and maintain them for serial-life products.
Follow internal and OSHA-required safety procedures and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Inspect parts, including lifting boxes for inspection and labeling.