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"An Equal Opportunity Employer" It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager or designate. This position is responsible for customer satisfaction and acts as liaison between the customer and NASG. Responsible for maintaining customer and NASG quality standards and policies, supporting Manufacturing and other support functions to resolve concerns, driving corrective and preventative actions, and continually improving processes to prevent problems.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
A. Act as the customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG as required to resolve issues
B. Creation and maintenance of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process
Inspection documentation
C. Provide guidance to Production group related to part inspection
D. Aid in gage design reviews and purchase of applicable gages
E. Assist production with inspection, SPC, gage use
F. Participate in MRB review and product containment activity
G. Lead Problem Solving activities for the timely resolution to internal and external CAR's and customer quality related issues
H. Lead Corrective and Preventative teams, maintain and track Open Issues Logs
I. CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary
J. Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..) as required
K. Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
L. Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
M. Ensure proper containment procedures are followed when poor quality is detected
N. Support manufacturing when abnormalities occur, solve the problem or escalate upward
O. Ensure that all abnormalities to the standards are documented, escalated, and resolved while working together with Team Members to improve the standard for better Safety, Quality, and
Productivity
P. Provide support in the absence of the Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Manager
Q. Participate in Layered Audit process
R. Participate in New Product Development as necessary
S. Support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
T. Support Internal/External/Customer audits as required
U. Coordinate individual, team and plant improvement activities
V. In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Education:
• Bachelor degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering
(Or relevant experience)
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Experience:
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience
• Minimum 3 years in automotive manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years cumulative in Quality functions
Personal/Technical Skills:
• Thorough understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
• Thorough knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
• CMM Operation after programs and set up are established
• Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..)
• APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools
• Thorough understanding of Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach
• Highly organized
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills
• Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis
Language Skills:
• Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
• Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment
Computer/Software:
• Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
• ShopEdge
• QCBD
• Minitab
• PC DMIS
• Customer Portals
Training:
• Internal auditing
• Automotive Core Tools
• CMM operation
• Fundamentals of IATF 16949
• Other Basel
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS Office: Open office environment
Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments that include but not limited to: Stamping, Welding, Assembly, Grinding, Wash, Receiving, Shipping, Sorting
Travel: Potential travel within Canada, Mexico and continental United States via automobile or plane, passport required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours
• Able to lift, carry, hold and manipulate loads up to 50 lbs
• Dexterity to manipulate product onto gages or gages onto parts
• Acceptable vision and hearing with or without appropriate prescribed aides
• Able to work within environment that has temperature fluctuations
DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs. To qualify for this job, however, an associate must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between NASG and any associate.
EOE/M/F/D/V
North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.