Quality Engineer

We are looking for

• The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing quality control/quality assurance support to the assigned program and/or area.
• This position plans and conducts activities concerned with the quality control and quality assurance of industrial processes, materials and products.

• Ensures that the product is built in accordance with customer and divisional quality requirements while maintaining industrial processes, materials and production flow.
• Identifies and reports quality problems or trends in the assigned area or product based on data from a variety of sources which includes work with the leadership group to provide resolution.
• Recommends or implements the appropriate corrective action to quality problems in the assigned area, with the aid of engineering, purchasing, etc.
• Reviews all documentation related to product quality in the assigned area, such as test procedures and operation sheets and approves as appropriate to ensure product quality.
• Generates or implements defect-reduction activities.
• Writes and/or assists cross functional teams with quality plan, procedures, PFMEA’s, control plans, etc.
• Defines, develops and maintains whether the incoming inspection is required on incoming materials.
• Creates and maintains incoming inspection work instructions.
• Evaluates and transacts nonconforming material and initiates supplier containment and corrective actions.
• Documents quality issues and trends/establishes prioritized improvements and best business practices.
• Identifies and reports quality problems or trends in the assigned area or product based on data from a variety of sources which includes working with the leadership group to provide resolution.
• Writes and/or assists cross functional teams with quality plan, procedures, PFMEA’s, control plans, etc.
• Defines, develops and maintains whether the incoming inspection is required on incoming materials.
• Creates and maintains incoming inspection work instructions.
• Evaluates and transacts nonconforming material and initiates supplier containment and corrective actions.
• Documents quality issues and trends/establishes prioritized improvement plans.
• Notifies management of nonconforming product. Monitors and removes suppliers from containment.
• Responsible for creating/approving service part quality standards and boundary samples.
• Ensures that process changes meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for updating quality documentation and completing required documentation for customer approval.
• Responsible for identifying/maintaining appearance master samples.
• Responsible for selecting appropriate process controls, defining requirements for data collection, analysis and corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with company rules and policies.
• Participates in internal and external audits as assigned.
• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
• Knowledge of ISO, QS, TS and BOS standards.
• Other job duties and special projects are required.
• Actively supports plant safety efforts through departmental participation in safety meetings and safety walks.
• Engages in safe practices as well as follows and enforces safety rules and job rotations.
• Must be willing to report unsafe conditions, reporting unsafe acts, participating in safety/ergonomic committees, participating in safety Kaizen events, participating in Blue Sky initiatives, participating in safety audits and safety observation feedback events.
• Assist the plant in achieving safety goals and maintaining Safe Workplace and Environmental and Sustainability objectives.
• Initiate timely investigations of all reported incidents/accidents and injuries for the department and completion of 8D’s (including the 5 Why’s, root cause, containment and corrective action).
• May assist other departments with this process as well.
• Attend required training and participation in safety and ergonomic meetings as assigned.
• Conduct Monthly Safety Inspections as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years related experience.
• Related experience, training, education or some combination of all three may be considered.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Effective and professional communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic Trigonometry is required to calculate some dimensions not listed on drawing.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must have the ability to apply the above to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs.
• Ability to create visual aids for communication purposes.
• PC based software knowledge must include spreadsheet and email-based systems.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• The Physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by a worker to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• The facility is a manufacturing/assembly facility.
• The noise level and temperature in the work environment are usually moderate but may vary.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Quality engineering experience in the Automotive Industry.
• Certified Six Sigma black belt or green belt.
• Experience with ISO, TS or other Quality Management System.
• ASQ Certifications: CMI, CQT, CQE, CQA and CRE.
• Good knowledge of Minitab, 8D problem solving, SPC, Process Flow, Control Plan and PFMEA.
• College degree or combined equivalent education and experience.
• Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.