Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer assists in the implementation and maintenance of all quality system requirements including APQP, PPAP, customer concerns and customer visits, gauging, process control plans, supplier issues, TS 16949 elements, customer specific requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Establish and implement process control plans to include capability studies, gage repeatability and reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies
Provide quality related documents to the manufacturing floor, including control plans, control cards, visual aids and work instructions
Monitor production floor processes for conformance to control plans and customer requirements which includes fit, function, reliability, durability and reappearance criteria
Participate in Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Prepare and submit Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages ensuring all elements are met per customer requirements
Develop and implementation of SPC activities, including originating objectives, goals and time tables, and implementing new techniques as they become available
Perform capability studies on new jobs and in other situations where they are needed
Participates in and performs Layered Process Audits (LPA) per plan
Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained
Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001
Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
Education and Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Four-year College or University Degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or related field preferred
Two to three years' experience in a Quality related role, preferably in the automotive industry
Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Proven leadership, interpersonal skills and personal development skills
Experience in a variety of basic operation disciplines: Manufacturing, Quality, Process / Tooling and Shop Floor Supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
Work Environment/Work Conditions:
Professional Office Environment
Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury