Quality Process Engineer

IEA • Village of Somers, WI

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer (QE) receives direction from the Quality Manager on a daily operational basis. He/She develops their own work plans on both a short- and long-term basis to meet the goals of the Quality Management System and resolves many problems independently. We are searching for a person who enjoys working with and developing a great group of people in process improvement resulting in an increase in job satisfaction for themselves as well as their co-worker’s. The ideal candidate has a passion for improving Quality Systems and is willing to be a 'hands on' member of the team that has a 'can do' and 'never give up' attitude. They should be excited about a challenge to improve an organization that is hungry for improvement, has high integrity, is a leader in their markets, and is looking to further the gap in product quality between itself and its competitors.

Requirements

• Experience in the Automotive Industry that includes APQP/PPAP.
• Five or more years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including maintenance and implementation of ISO 9001.
• Required Education: Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical) or a related field.
• Knowledge of quality practices and procedures including metrics and statistical analyses.
• Strong understanding of GD&T processes.
• Ability to communicate (oral/written).
• Clear understanding of the ISO standard system.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, etc.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple work activities simultaneously.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret field documents, shop drawings and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts preferable.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt desirable.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is desirable.
• An MBA is desirable.
• Knowledge of heat transfer theory and radiator assembly and construction desired.

Responsibilities

• Review company processes for improvements to strengthen the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the evaluation of current practices and determine level of compliance to the ISO 9001 standard.
• Lead corrective action activities due to internal and external nonconformance including management of supplier corrective actions.
• Support the PPAP process.
• Lead continuous improvement in GD&T.
• Perform Gage R&R studies to identify the need for measurement system improvement.
• Act as a knowledgeable resource for the ISO Quality Systems requirements.
• Member of the Internal Audit Team.
• Develop calibration systems.
• Evaluate incoming non-conforming products for use in production or return to the supplier.
• Maintain a positive, discrimination-free workplace for all employees.
• Other duties assigned as necessary.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees