Quality Engineer

Grammer Were looking for Visionaries enablers and innovation drivers. Breaking new ground. Realizing innovative ideas. Helping to shape the future of mobility. At GRAMMER you can make a big difference - for yourself as well. As a global partner to the automotive industry we are successful worldwide with our two divisions Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Every day we develop and produce systems for passenger car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for offroad commercial vehicles trucks buses and trains. We shape the way people are mobile today and in the future. Bring your unique talents to the diverse GRAMMER community. More than 14000 employees in 20 countries want to change the world together with you. Quality Engineer Location: Delphos What are your main tasks GRAMMER is specialized in developing and manufacturing components and systems for car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for off-road vehicles trucks buses and trains. As a global partner to the vehicle manufacturing industry we are represented around the world by our two divisions Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Our employees are constantly engaged in developing and producing innovative flexible solutions to meet challenges in todays competitive global market. GRAMMER can be found on four continents with more than 50 production distribution and logistics sites in 20 countries. Here at GRAMMER we foster a culture that embraces our Grammer CODE: Collaborate in an inclusive environment Openness in communication and ideas Drive for results with energy and Empower yourself and others by taking ownership of decisions and actions. What we are looking for: Grammer is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our location in Delphos OH . The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment. This individual will have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes in our team! Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The Quality Engineer will oversee and direct quality activities in the area of capability studies dimensional checks material testing product inspection print changes and process/product documentation and in order to obtain optimum productivity and quality levels while complying with customer specifications. The Quality Engineer is to provide quality support to internal and external customers. Responsibilities will include documentation of processes procedures and equipment; coordinating the completion of all quality function tasks and the resolution of all quality issues in a timely and robust fashion. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing quality support within the new product introduction project team for all aspects of a project from final design release through Job #1 and play a key role in providing technical support to the customer. The primary responsibility will be to achieve premium levels of customer satisfaction for product and services supplied by the plant through operator awareness appropriate inspection audit programs and continuous improvements and customer visits to the plants for monitoring and feedback. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for achieving product target cost efficiency and quality for existing products. In addition this position will be responsible to lead the plant in customer satisfaction PPM reduction and quality system development. The Quality Engineer will report directly to the Quality Manager but will also be an active member of the Launch team. The Quality Engineer will be required to support multiple projects and work with the plant to maintain third party registration to IATF: 16949 standards and obtain customer quality awards and certifications. Job Functions: Support project launch strategy Participate in identifying open item issues Support and project timeline Provide support for all pre-production builds requiring components and/or services from the manufacturing site Work with team to develop processes establish process documentation and controls and plant training needs of the new project Assist with training of production personnel for processing and quality standards Ensure product conforms to customer engineering standards Support and develop process documentation Coordinate problem solving of quality issues as required Review component supplier performance and submission Determine possible quality problems and prepare a list of concerns to be discussed with the launch team Monitor customer concerns/rejections during pre-production and after Job #1 Perform capability studies via gauges measurement equipment statistical analysis and problem-solving investigation Work with tool and part suppliers on PPAP requirements and submission Review and approve supplier PPAP package Support elements of IATF: 16949 APQP and PPAP Gage R&R studies procedures and certification Review of production quality performance with Quality Manager/Supervisor Assist Engineers in development of FMEA and process flowchart Work with the team to develop processes tune-in equipment and tooling. Establish process controls assist in execution of new projects Deliverables: Support quality/dimensional control system (i.e. X&R charts gage studies six sigma) Dimensional Capability studies Quality documentation as required Maintain PPAP booklet on assigned programs Support development of PPAP submittal with Engineers Develop and maintain quality technician and inspector assignments as required Maintain process documentation (i.e. PFMEA flow charts) Maintain internal and external database: 8Ds Process Alerts and Rejections Annual product certifications What are your qualifications Qualifications Desired: Bachelors Degree preferably in a technology or engineering discipline At least 5 years of quality experience in a similar role 3 years of auditing experience Plastics experience preferred. Injection mold experience preferred Six Sigma Greenbelt preferred Highly motivated able to communicate effectively with both customers and peers and have the ability to handle difficult situations in a calm thorough and time conscious manner Strong problem-solving capabilities Ability to analyze and utilize data to make informed and strategic decisions And most importantly what can you expect from us The well-being of our employees is our top priority. Thats why we offer you: Medical Dental and Vision coverage Tuition reimbursement programs 401(k) match Robust EAP services Developmental opportunities Much more! us Required Experience: IC