Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Join our client, a TIER 1 supplier located in the Upstate of SC as we seek a talented Quality Engineer to be a key player in their dynamic team.

The Quality Engineer (QE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across the product development and manufacturing processes. The engineer carries out a responsive quality effort to process customer orders and help our client exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordination of quality procedures, instructions, specifications and standards to ensure conformance to ISO 9000 / AITAF TS 16949 (latest review) and customer specifications.
• Develop new ways to better satisfy customer needs (new/different equipment, alternative work methods, improved quality/service, etc.)
• Leads and supervises the Inspectors and Packing team and serves as the management representative for quality-related matters.
• Provides periodic quality summary reports for Management Review
• Educates/trains employees on quality and continuous improvement concepts
• Assists with technical writing projects concerning quality and production procedures
• Responsible to for the administration of the Customer Quality Problem solving system and Customer Satisfaction reports (Score Cards), quality notification pertinent response to Customers.
• Procures and received approvals from Customer for internal deviation and assure the proper identification of the product.
• Interfaces with other departments within the Company and Suppliers in Quality related issues.
• Analyzes return goods and provide recommendations as need it.
• Provide pertinent RMA's (Return Material Authorization) for nonconforming product to be return from Customers including disposition of obsolete material.
• Successful oversight of quality rework process.
• Investigate the root cause of manufacturing issues, problem solve, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensures immediate containment activities when Customer Complaint it's been communicated.
• Provide immediate communication to Plant of complete and clear for quality alerts.
• Provide the pertinent information to Customers to answer inquires, concerns and complaints.
• Educates/trains and administrate Liaison at Customer Location
• Have ability to delegate, hold quality staff accountable and communicate expectations
• Additional duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in quality related field (automotive Preferred)
• Associates Degree in quality-related field
• Strong knowledge of statistical concepts, quality inspection methods, inspection equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications and schematics
• TS 16949 knowledge and IATF standards
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership, written communication, and computer skills.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time