Quality Engineer

Position Summary  

Manage overall plant continual improvement, PPAP submissions, preventative and corrective action activities to reduce/eliminate customer complaints, internal defects/PPM’s and waste. Contribute to maintaining a Quality Management System

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for continual improvement in Quality performance measurable. 

• Manage Continual Improvement and Corrective Action activities through leadership/development of the team. 

• Manage process orientated Internal Audits to drive continual improvement, reinforce/develop company standards. 

• Continually improve relationships and company’s position with Customers and Suppliers through direct interface and strong leadership. 

• Responsible for APQP participation, submission of PPAP’s, develop and implement control plans for facility and Maintain Quality documentation as assigned. 

• Manage PFMEA document to drive preventative actions throughout the facility (with APQP and Corrective Actions input).  

• Manage all Customer concerns relative to quality performance. 

• Oversee / Perform calibration on lab equipment and process gauges as required, and address all lab equipment concerns. 

• Support and train quality auditors and other personnel as required to ensure that the products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the Quality Management System. 

• Actively participate in the Six Sigma, 5S and Lean Manufacturing processes to drive continual improvements and eliminate waste. 

• Manage and maintain visual samples, and posting of Quality reports throughout the facility 

• Oversee and Perform Gauge R&R analysis, maintain customer requirements and upgrade as required. 

• Prepare the inspection test plan, determine measurement points, manage and maintain dimensional part layouts as required. 

• Supervise and manage quality testing projects. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Competencies, Skills and Experience 

• Blue Print Reading, and GD&T knowledge 

 Hands on metrology experience, knowledge of calibration 

 Hands on preparation of PPAP, knowledge of AIAG  5 Core Tools 

• Direct experience working with customers  

• Previous experience working with ISO/IATF 16949 standards 

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 

• Ability to train other 

• Communication/listening skills 

• Critical thinking 

• Analytical skills 

• MS Office suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills 

Preferred Skills 

• ASQ CQE certification  

• Six Sigma certification/training 

• Previous automotive experience 

• Knowledge of customer specific Requirements 

• Working knowledge and use of CMM  

Education and Job Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent field 

• At least 1-3 years’ working experience in plastics injection  

Language Skills  

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos   

• Ability to write simple correspondence   

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization 

Mathematical Skills  

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals 

Reasoning Ability  

• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions with  

• Excellent comprehension skills than can be used in the analysis, and evaluation of daily issues  

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables 

Physical Demands   

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear   

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms   

• The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl   

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally maneuver up to 50 pounds   

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception   

• Must be able to stand continuously for the duration of scheduled shift, if required 

Work Environment   

• The position requires the ability to work in non-climate controlled plant areas and climate controlled office areas. 

• This position is exposed to noisy plant areas, and forklift traffic. 

• This position requires the ability to walk on concrete floors, lift up to 30 pounds, perform repetitive keystrokes on a continual basis, and occasionally bend, kneel, twist, and reach.  

The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Engineered Plastic Components is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.