Quality Engineer

About the Role

Maintain plant compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, as well as customer-defined quality systems and requirements. Lead and support quality systems, documentation, audits, and collaboration with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure product and process quality in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, as well as customer-defined quality systems and requirements.
• Lead the development of production documentation, including Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work, to PPAP requirements.
• Monitor customer-supplied warranty data and supplier PPAP files and respond accordingly.
• Oversee the evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections for quality and reliability.
• In conjunction with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager, develop internal quality control standards for the plant.
• Ensure quality systems and procedures are maintained and effectively utilized by all associates.
• Communicate significant quality issues throughout all levels of the company.
• Develop and maintain partnership-style relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Work closely with plant team members to address day-to-day issues and improve product and process quality.
• Occasionally travel to assembly plants to review products and interact with customer personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of all government-required testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under FMVSS-205, ECE R43, CCC, and other country regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical field required and 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience in automotive area. Engineering degree preferred.
• IATF Internal Auditor certification preferred not required.
• IATF Lead Auditor certification preferred not required.