Quality Engineer

US Farathane•Georgetown, TX

15d

About The Position

Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality systems according to standards and to assist customers with any issues. Essential Functions: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. VOC: Ongoing testing of parts (Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.) Create, update and maintain Quality Documentation, Customer Contact Reports, Customer Sort Reports, Information Relating to Concerns, Procedures, etc. Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers. Participate in / Initiate cross functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems. Travel and provide support to customers to resolve problems. Participate and improve in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning and process specifications related with product quality. Coordinate with customers, related with the quality performance trends and corrective action. Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervision when necessary. Leads 8D corrective action meetings APQP: Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, etc. Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, PSO, etc. Responsible for the ECNs after SOP or programs in Production Phase. Prepare and submit APQP documentation. Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run@Rates Develop visual standards, system criteria, for use in manufacturing operations in a new launch and maintain for serial life products. Perform monthly Control Plan & PFMEA Audits Plant Activities - Internal: Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures. Adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. quality manual, associates’ handbooks, level II procedures, etc.) Perform other duties as requested by the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality Prepare reports by collecting, summarizing, analyzing data, and making recommendations for improvement. Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities. Lead the timely processing of non-conforming material and assist in the disposition process by participating in the failure analysis and corrective actions investigation. Active participant in all Internal and External IATF Audits and special customer audits Perform and maintain layered process audit system Create cell layouts, work instructions for new parts Responsible for participating in all customer quality audits (IATF, BIQS, etc.) Statistical support including DOE or product and process. Set up SPC parameters or QAS. Instruct dimensional inspectors as needed on technique. Develop and maintain quality system for projects assigned. Lead and/or participate in implementation and discipline of SPC. Develop process flow and control plans and assist in process FMEA's. Develop all quality related instruction sheets. Participate on AQP teams as needed. Participate on 8D and Continuous Improvement teams, provide problem solving consultations as needed. Put PPAP Packages together for submission to customer. Responsible or resolution of customer issues for the project assigned. Coordinate gage R&R studies for all new programs. Provide leadership and guidance for quality personnel in the use of quality methods. Coordinate and/or perform capability studies. Development and completion of customer sample submission packages. Direct contact for all assigned customer base. Work with all customers for resolution of product quality issues. Perform all other duties assigned by Quality Manager. Report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor. Continue training as required. Understands customer specific requirements. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Supervisor to maintain and operate a safe, efficient and quality conscious operation. Environmental Responsibilities - Cooperation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans. Trained in clean-up modules. Familiar with environmental plant postings. Responsible for monthly APQP meetings bridging the plant and corporate business unit team.

Requirements

Technical Degree/ equivalent experience.
Computer literate.
ISO9001, IATF16949, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8D Problem Solving experience.
Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
Capable of performing Gage R&R, and Capability studies.
Automotive experience required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Quality Engineer in Automotive Industry

Responsibilities

Ongoing testing of parts (Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.)
Create, update and maintain Quality Documentation, Customer Contact Reports, Customer Sort Reports, Information Relating to Concerns, Procedures, etc.
Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers.
Participate in / Initiate cross functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems.
Travel and provide support to customers to resolve problems.
Participate and improve in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning and process specifications related with product quality.
Coordinate with customers, related with the quality performance trends and corrective action.
Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervision when necessary.
Leads 8D corrective action meetings
Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, etc.
Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, PSO, etc.
Responsible for the ECNs after SOP or programs in Production Phase.
Prepare and submit APQP documentation.
Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run@Rates
Develop visual standards, system criteria, for use in manufacturing operations in a new launch and maintain for serial life products.
Perform monthly Control Plan & PFMEA Audits
Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
Adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. quality manual, associates’ handbooks, level II procedures, etc.)
Perform other duties as requested by the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality
Prepare reports by collecting, summarizing, analyzing data, and making recommendations for improvement.
Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.
Lead the timely processing of non-conforming material and assist in the disposition process by participating in the failure analysis and corrective actions investigation.
Active participant in all Internal and External IATF Audits and special customer audits
Perform and maintain layered process audit system
Create cell layouts, work instructions for new parts
Responsible for participating in all customer quality audits (IATF, BIQS, etc.)
Statistical support including DOE or product and process.
Set up SPC parameters or QAS.
Instruct dimensional inspectors as needed on technique.
Develop and maintain quality system for projects assigned.
Lead and/or participate in implementation and discipline of SPC.
Develop process flow and control plans and assist in process FMEA's.
Develop all quality related instruction sheets.
Participate on AQP teams as needed.
Participate on 8D and Continuous Improvement teams, provide problem solving consultations as needed.
Put PPAP Packages together for submission to customer.
Responsible or resolution of customer issues for the project assigned.
Coordinate gage R&R studies for all new programs.
Provide leadership and guidance for quality personnel in the use of quality methods.
Coordinate and/or perform capability studies.
Development and completion of customer sample submission packages.
Direct contact for all assigned customer base.
Work with all customers for resolution of product quality issues.
Perform all other duties assigned by Quality Manager.
Report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
Continue training as required.
Understands customer specific requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Supervisor to maintain and operate a safe, efficient and quality conscious operation.
Cooperation with action team directives.
Familiar with evacuation plans.
Trained in clean-up modules.
Familiar with environmental plant postings.
Responsible for monthly APQP meetings bridging the plant and corporate business unit team.