Quality Systems Engineer

Akebono Brake Corporation • Glasgow, KY

3d

About The Position

Purpose/Summary
Support the quality improvement and technical areas in the manufacturing production areas.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as a Quality Engineer.
• 4-year college degree in engineering or technical field, preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years in Quality Field.
• Communications (written/verbal) skills
• Use of office-related software for office use
• Blueprint reading, GD&T, basic understanding of metrology
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry and PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, GR&R, SPC, Manufacturing Process Experience.
• Organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Quality/statistical/problem solving training classes/seminars, Six Sigma, Shanin’s techniques, preferred.
• Familiarity with Automotive customer’s quality requirements and industry standards, preferred.
• Materials, Brake product knowledge/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Quality Improvement Activities involving appropriate resources
• Supports manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, R&D, purchasing and other related resources in quality improvement
• Supports the development of planned activities to improve quality. (Develops action plan, assign responsibility and target dates with team)
• Research all sources that have experience with Technology, Product, Process, & etc. that can aid in quality improvement or process development
• Assists Quality Improvement Project Activity. (Document and track results of actions.)
• Assists problem solving and verification of countermeasures with team
• Leads internal/external meetings related to Quality improvement projects
• Provides guidance, technical support, and analysis for improvement projects and processes
• Supports team in all aspects of quality improvement projects and processes
• Supports team in all aspects of quality improvement and VA/VE
• Key member in PPAP process, transfer projects, and launch activity (cradle to grave).
• Update and maintain Quality KPI data and information.
• Support APQP process through attendance and participation in CR and CFT meetings.
• Report quality system results and metrics.
• Support problem solving via phone as necessary.
• IATF Internal Auditor
• Support R/D testing and data analysis for (Japan / N.A)
• Perform print reviews.
• Key representative (lead) for customer quality related visits
• Supports record retention activities.
• Control and maintain all Quality documentation.
• Control and maintain all ABG work instructions for quality and production.
• Control and maintain all procedure master index.
• Maintain ABG document control system.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Control and maintain records in accordance with record retention procedure
• Collect & track level’s 1, 2, and 3 layered process audits
• Upload ABG prints to Alfresco Uploading
• Track ABG Plant PPM
• Maintain electronic Work instructions
• Maintain Quality Department budget tracking spreadsheet
• Perform internal auditor duties
• Other assignments as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees