Associate Quality Engineer

Associate Quality EngineerReporting to the Quality Engineer, the Associate Quality Engineer is to assist the organization in monitoring and reporting on quality issues in the plant.Responsibilities :Oversee plant ISO 9001, 14001 & 17025 compliance including: serve as internal lead auditor; promote ISO awareness throughout the plant; advise AirBoss managers on improvements to procedures, work instructions, documentation, auditing, training and record keeping.Facilitate actions and improvements resulting from internal audits.Quality Control inspections throughout the plant including finished goods, WIP & raw materials, as required.Support control of non-conforming raw materials area and support disposition as checked.Initiate and complete Process Flow diagrams, Control Plans, FMEA's, and Value Stream Mapping (asset 16949 auditor).Initiate and complete PPAP packages for Automotive customers.Initiate and complete containment, root cause analysis and corrective action requests for Internal and Customer Non-ConformancesCo-ordinate all customer quality returns including samples, receiving, inventory transactions, and accurate credits with approvals.Document Control through QPulse.Perform measurement system analysis, including statistical process control, gauge R&R studies and capability studies.Actively seek to resolve ongoing quality issues by collaborating with the Production and Technical groups to identify problems and initiate viable solutions.Is a safety advocate; leads by example by complying with all plant and Occupational Health and Safety policies.Actively participate as team leader/member on initiated improvement Projects.Additional duties as assigned.Requirements :College or University science related diploma/degree or equivalent experience in the rubber industryProficient in Airboss software ie. QPulse, IFS, PIAny related Training and CoursesLeadership skillsGood Computer skillsStrong analytical skillsKnowledge of Statistical Methods an assetGood communication skills