Quality Engineer

Leggett & Platt•London, ON

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineering candidate for its Quality department. The company is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for the automotive industry, with manufacturing processes including overmold, welding, coating, wire forming, CNC, helical & sinuous springs, and press. This role will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives through quality assurance.

Requirements

University degree in an Engineering field.
At least 5 years of related experience within an IATF16949 automotive manufacturing environment.
Solid problem-solving skills using advanced statistical techniques and problem-solving methodologies such as Shainin Red-X, Kepner Tregoe, DMAIC, 8D, etc.
Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Ability to work independently and build strong relationships with Operations, Manufacturing Engineers, Suppliers and Customers.
Knowledge of advanced SPC/DOE/MSA.
Knowledge and experience of APQP.
Knowledge and experience in preparing and reviewing PPAPs.
Ability to work independently and in core teams with respect and professionalism to others and meet deliverables.
Positive thinking and willingness to coach and be coached.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Black Belt training with working experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Liaise quality-related activities between LPA branch and its customers with proactive interactions that may include customer visits.
Lead and resolve escalated quality issues using problem-solving methodologies such as Shainin Red-X, Kepner Tregoe, DMAIC, and 8D.
Organize and lead cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and verify and prevent future issues.
Coordinate with Manufacturing, Materials, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering departments the problem containment process, including internal and external sorting.
Investigate and research substandard test results and product defects.
Concisely prepare and maintain records and reports, and update documentation.
Ensure product, process, and system quality by addressing issues, identifying improvement opportunities, and guiding employees to follow reference documents during serial production and new part development.
Prepare and submit PPAP documents for new parts development, ECR, and annual validations.
Prepare 8D reports for customer complaints, visit customer production facilities to analyze new part production lines, and implement lessons learned.
Support the APQP team in establishing PFMEA, Control Plans, and other engineering documents, and manage risk throughout the project to ensure effective launches.
Manage internal and external calibration activities.
Ensure supplier quality by verifying parts and supplier PPAPs, ensuring correct materials are received, and requesting 8D reports when necessary.
Measure parts, design, and provide expertise to establish new inspection fixtures for part inspection.
Schedule and perform Layered Process Audits and guide the LPA auditor team to ensure effective audits.
Schedule and perform internal IATF and process audits.