Quality Engineer

Objective of the Position: Support Production, Quality and Engineering as a provider of resources and reduce scrap / rework and defects internally.

Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Lead the effort to audit, evaluate and drive supplier development for suitability for sourcing new programs (20%)
• Engage poor performing suppliers to ensure continuous improvement (20%)
• Be the Customer advocate, work with the customer locations to understand how our product is used in the customer environment, identify assembly issues and drive resolution.
• Reduce and prevent defects from reaching customer using AIAG and TS 16949 guidelines
• Train associates, engineers and management in core quality tools including the 8 Quality Basics.
• Audit plant floor and weld cells for issues and risks of defects.
• Review Work Instructions and work with Manufacturing Engineering to update to include in process inspections, 1st off checks and end of line inspections.
• Review gauge instructions to assure accuracy and perform Gauge R&R studies
• Track, Document, analyze customer issues and returns.
• Participate in Plant Level Program Management initiatives and assure APQP deliverables are completed in line with program timing.
• Support Metrology Lab by conducting CMM Programming & Layout.
• Proficiency with MSA, gage calibration, gage R&R studies, GD&T, manufacturing processes, process development, tool & gage development.
• Access Root Cause and implement corrective actions of defects.(QPS & 8D)
• Create and update gauge instructions, train as needed Gage Control.
• Coach/ Mentor team members in Problem Solving activities.
• Schedule and assure proper layouts (CMM) of parts for PPAP, Customer and supplier, review and update as needed.
• Coordinate product certification via PPAP with the Customer

Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all EETAM polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Quality or closely related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ automotive experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience in GD&T, CMM Programming, Tier 1 Automotive Product Launch, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supervisory Experience and Gage Control.
• Program management and quality knowledge.
• Ability to travel domestically by car or plane.
• Prior training in PPAP Training, APQP Training (Control Plan / FMEA), GD&T Training / Blueprint reading, SPC Training and Audit Training (TS16949, internal audits, etc.)
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements and projections.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
• Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time; Manages project team activities.
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.