Quality Engineer

US Farathane•Austin, TX

58d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality systems according to standards and to assist customers with any issues. This role involves ongoing testing of parts, creating and maintaining quality documentation, serving as a customer focal point, participating in cross-functional teams for problem-solving, and supporting customers to resolve problems. The position also requires participation in product development meetings to review engineering changes and manufacturing methods, coordinating with customers on quality performance trends and corrective actions, and communicating production and quality issues. A significant part of the role involves APQP activities, including the development and support of APQP documentation for PPAP and PSO, managing ECNs, preparing APQP documentation, and supporting Run@Rates. Internal plant activities include adhering to safety procedures, company policies, and maintaining the work area per 5S standards.

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 Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Nice To Haves

ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)
Plastics injection molding: 1 year (Preferred)
Bachelor's (Preferred)

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.
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.
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.)
Maintain work area per 5S standards
Perform other duties as requested by the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality