Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• College Diploma or equivalent in a related discipline
• 3 - 5 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer (or equivalent) in the Automotive Industry as Tier 1
• Certified Quality Engineer designation (ASQ), or working towards designation
• Knowledgeable in the application of AIAG APQP
• Advanced Knowledge of PFMEA, PPAP, Measuring equipment, gauge R&R studies, gauge calibration requirements, inspection process, blueprint reading, GD&T and design of experiments (DOE)
• Blue print reading, GD&T, advanced SPC, Capability studies, design gauging, design of experiments, Control Plan, PFMEA, IATF16949 work instructions and customer specific requirements
• Knowledge of machining and stamping processes and support as required
• Experience in control, gauging and mistake proofing
• Must be able to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English
• Must be able to relate/communicate well with people of all levels
• Must have good organizational skills, be a self-starter and a team player
• Must posses sound knowledge and ability to use various PC based computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Implements the activities defined by the Quality & Operating Systems Manager to support the plant operation and quality assurance department.
• Assists in process, product and APQP projects.
• Review and issue new Control Plans, Inspection Control Cards and Quality Alerts
• Participates along with Engineering Department in PPAP submission process
• Responds to customer issues, investigates customer non-conformances, and support the team to implement corrective action
• Authority to stop shipments to the customer in the event of a non-conforming product
• Communicates with customer and supplier in regards to quality issues as requested
• Acts as a customer contact for specific programs and responds to all customers’ needs as requested
• Maintain, manage Quality Gates, GP12, CARE stations
• Initiates and works on assigned Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Assists the Quality & Operating Systems Manager and the Assistant Quality Manager with day-to-day plant issues.
• Participates in quality planning/improvement activities
• Disposition suspected non-conformances and initiates team meetings to prevent non-conformances and prepare weekly sort summary
• Monitor scrap trends, report to management and work with cross functional team to reduce incidents and improve productivity.
• Implement process capability analysis protocol on a regular schedule for all special characteristics.
• Audit sub-contractors, issue QPF, review responses and work to improve subcontractors performance as required
• Review and approve supplier PPAPs
• Participates in Lean manufacturing / Kaizen projects
• Assists with prototype sample submissions as required
• Support creation of PFMEA’s working with engineering department.
• Visit customer plant from time to time as it becomes necessary
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.