Quality Engineer

This candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of quality assurance processes. Throughout the implementation and maintenance process, this candidate should use data analysis to better understand quality reporting measures and improve processes.

Responsibilities/ Essential Functions

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

VOC:

• Ongoing testing of parts ( Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.)
• Create, update and maintain Quality Documentation, Customer Contact Reports, Customer Sort Reports, Information Relating to
• Concerns, Procedures, etc.
• Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Participate in / Initiate cross functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems.
• Travel and provide support to customers to resolve problems.
• Participate and Improve in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning and
• process specifications related with product quality.
• Coordinate with customers, related with the quality performance trends and corrective action.
• Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervision when necessary.

APQP:

• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP,etc.
• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, PSO ,etc.
• Responsible for the ECNs after SOP or programs in Production Phase.
• Prepare and submit APQP documentation.
• Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform View email address on click.appcast.io
• Develop visual standards, system criteria, for use in manufacturing operations in a new launch and maintain for serial life products.

Plant Activities - Internal:

• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. quality manual, associates handbooks, level II procedures, etc.)
• Perform other duties as requested by the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality
• Perform and maintain layered process audit system
• Create cell layouts, work instructions for new parts
• Responsible for participating in all customer quality audits (IATF, BIQS, etc.)
• Develop and maintain quality system for projects assigned.
• Lead and/or participate in implementation and discipline of SPC.
• Develop all quality related instruction sheets.
• Participate on 8D and Continuous Improvement teams, provide problem solving consultations as needed.
• Put PPAP Packages together for submission to customer.
• Responsible or resolution of customer issues for the project assigned.
• Provide leadership and guidance for quality personnel in the use of quality methods.
• Direct contact for all assigned customer base.
• Work with all customers for resolution of product quality issues.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Quality Manager.
• Report any unsafe conditions to your Supervisor.
• Continue training as required.
• Understands customer specific requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Supervisor to maintain and operate a safe, efficient and quality conscious operation.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
• individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Technical Degree/ equivalent experience. Computer literate.
• ISO9001, IATF16949, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8D Problem Solving experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards. Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
• Capable of performing Gage R&R, and Capability studies.