Senior Quality Engineer

Linamar • Southfield, MI

294d

About The Position

Senior Quality Engineer Job Summary Reporting to the Quality Manager, plans and conducts activities concerned with the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products. Responsibility Acts as “Voice of the Customer” in all situations to guide Linamar to comply with expectations. Duty and authority to stop production when nonconforming situations are identified. Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component. Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records. Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes. Reviews all purchased products or components and provides input to the decision of whether to accept the product and future purchases from the vendor. Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures. Follows customer and internal standards to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities, maintains tracking of and presents status of plant open incidents. Ensures customer and internal quality processes and methods are followed in all aspects of manufacturing. Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management. Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities. Prepares and presents technical, program and quality incident information to team members, management and customers when needed. May direct, train, coach, mentor and guide technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities, including quality techs, sort companies and engineering staff. Share specialized knowledge with others, represent company on specific projects, and mentor new and current employees. Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality standards. Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality standards to meet customer specific requirements. Design and implement gage plans and inspection instructions for product quality assurance. Work with gage suppliers to develop and design new gage methods, variable or attribute for product measurements. Order and approve gaging systems with a clear understanding of in-process or in-line auto gaging. Manage all facets of customer PPAPs. Define, apply analyze and distribute results of customer/supplier measures; escalate internally and externally when appropriate. Development, implement and maintain control plans; participate in the development of APQP and FMEA documentation and implementation. Refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing principles and techniques to areas of production. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10 years or more of automotive experience.
• Familiarity with automotive supplier OEM Portals.
• Internal Auditor Certification strongly preferred (IATF 16949).
• Proficient in GR&R studies, CMM, SPC, GD&T, APQP, FMEA, and PPAP.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate at all levels of organization.
• Ability to apply problem solving/continuous improvement principles.
• Strong manufacturing background.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Customer focus to build and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Acts as 'Voice of the Customer' to guide compliance with expectations.
• Plans and conducts analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure quality.
• Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance.
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for data analysis.
• Reviews purchased products/components and provides input on acceptance.
• Documents data obtained during quality assurance activities.
• Follows customer and internal standards to solve quality assurance problems.
• Communicates significant issues or developments to management.
• Prepares reports on quality assurance activities.
• May direct, train, coach, mentor and guide quality assurance staff.
• Maintains knowledge of government and industry quality standards.
• Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality standards.
• Designs and implements gage plans and inspection instructions.
• Works with gage suppliers to develop new gage methods.
• Manages customer PPAPs.
• Implements and maintains control plans and participates in APQP and FMEA.
• Applies continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes Drug, Dental & Vision
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting local and global initiatives
• Discounts for local vendors and events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree