Quality Engineer III

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,700 people worldwide. We are currently searching for Quality Engineer to join our team at our Plant in Fremont, OH.
What you will do:

• Experienced in using statistical tools, problem solving tools, and methodology. (i.e., 8D, 5Y, Fishbone etc.)
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions resulting from non-conformances.
• Assist with the analysis of SPC data.
• Develop and maintain error-proofing/mistake-proofing methods in manufacturing cells.
• Participate in APQP team activities for IMDS submissions, Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Charts.
• Manage new processes and implementation regarding new product launches.
• Participate on plant continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in customer meetings.
• Participate in quality reporting and management review process.
• Provide process improvement recommendations.
• Effectively Monitor Customer PPM rating system and inputs minimizing negative exposure
• Function as Primary Customer Liaison for Production Part Quality issues as directed by the QA Manager ensuring all customer-system requirements are met developing solid relationships in line with Corporate Values
• Effectively Monitor Customer PPM rating system and inputs minimizing negative exposure
• Organize and complete PPAP requirements for new programs and for engineering changes including customer specific run-at-rate requirements according to customer guidelines and ISO 16949 Procedures
• Track customer-specific corrective/preventive actions ensuring that all customer expectations are met.
• Assist Manufacturing work cell teams with achieving ISO 16949 system requirements.
• Actively communicate quality standards to the work cell teams.
• Follow the ISO 16949 system requirement procedures and play active role in continuously improving this system including timely response to audit non-conformances.
• Assist in the development and revisions of PFMEAs, Control Plans, Instructions, and any other Pre-Production Planning (APQP) documentation as required.
• Assist Manufacturing and Process Engineering in trouble-shooting issues as required.
• Perform any other tasks and system improvements as directed while also attending all training and education workshops, classes or seminars as required.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Any additional reasonable request deemed necessary by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field is required.
• 3-5 Years Quality Experience
• Proven work experience in process engineering
• Familiarity of process flow as it relates to lean manufacturing
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation, and written communication skills are required
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism while interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills are required
• Experience with ISO-16949 and ISO-9001 is preferred
• Experience with IATF is preferred
• Tier 1 automotive experience preferred.

Travel Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must have the ability to lead and motivate people
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to
• present information to all levels in the organization
• Ability to read, write and perform non-complex mathematical calculations
• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and follow direction
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts and experience with Toyota Production System.
• Experience with Six Sigma is preferred

When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process.