Quality Engineer

Asahi Kasei•Concord, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to be a part of the Quality team based in Concord. Working in a team-centered environment, the Quality Engineer will directly contribute to the goals and objectives of the quality department for the facility by driving continuous improvement in the quality systems and processes in the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Business, Science, Engineering or related field preferred.
2+ years of applicable quality or supplier quality experience is required.
Experience in manufacturing is required.
Experience implementing, managing, and auditing ISO9001 is required.
Internal auditing experience is required.
Experience with SPC software such as Minitab or other SPC software is required.
Must be proficient in MS Office, particularly with Excel pivot tables.
Must have experience leading and facilitating scrap reduction projects with cross functional teams.
Must possess strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently under limited supervision and provide direction/leadership to others is required.
Strengths in organization, excellent communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills are required.
Must have ability to work on a high performing team, contributing to an environment where open and honest communication is the norm.
Ability to build effective workplace relationships, motivate co-workers, and support co-worker development is required.
Must be able to evaluate team effectiveness and improve its performance.

Nice To Haves

Certification through the American Society of Quality (ASQ) in one of the following areas preferred: ASQ/CQE, ASQ/CSSBB, ASQ/CSSGB, ASQ/CQA.
Previous experience in automotive industry as a quality engineer or supplier quality engineer is strongly preferred.
Experience in IATF:16949 strongly preferred.
Experience practicing and applying AIAG core tools in a production environment is strongly preferred (APQP/PPAP/PFMEA/SPC/MSA).

Responsibilities

Champion initiatives targeted at converting from a “reactive” to a “proactive” quality philosophy.
Maintain compliance with all plant safety systems, policies and applicable laws/regulations, and plan safety into all work.
Potentially lead cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns.
Utilize lean manufacturing methodologies and problem solving/troubleshooting tools to identify root cause of issues and implement correction/preventative action items.
Improve process control scheme at the plant by updating process control plans, PFMEA’s, and process work instructions.
Update weekly and monthly quality metrics.
Manage document control process on the floor in the plant.
Identify, initiate, and implement continuous improvement projects related to the QMS (Quality Management System) that benefit the site.
Assist in deploying QMS training for all employees.
Work with other Quality Engineers on the 8D process/customer complaints.
Act as an engaged participant in the daily Gemba meetings.
Monitor SPC charts in areas and lead SPC /Trend Review meetings.
Lead Top Scrap Reduction Initiative in the plant.
Assist/lead internal audits, external audits, and customer audits.
Help establish calibration standards for new test/approve vendors.
Manage the MRB process with the value stream team and ensure the NG material control process is effectively implemented.
Participate on cross-functional continuous improvement teams.
Lead and execute improvement projects that affect product quality.
Be the key contact person for quality issues in the manufacturing plant.
Desire to learn new systems, processes, and technologies within the industry to ensure growth of the business and personal development.