Quality Systems Engineer

Akebono Brake Corporation•Glasgow, KY

About The Position

Purpose/Summary Support the quality improvement and technical areas in the manufacturing production areas. Essential Duties/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. Document Control Administrator Responsibilities 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.

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.