Plant Quality Development Engineer (Durham)

Job Title: Plant Quality Development Engineer

Company: AISIN North Carolina

Department: Quality

Location: Durham, NC

Position Summary

The PQD Quality Engineer will support the company’s audit program initiatives. They will review and analyze processes and procedures to ensure quality standards are met. They will also provide statistical information as well as accurate reporting to promote quality improvement

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Creates and maintains SharePoint libraries to meet IATF requirements.
• Facilitates the ongoing development and implementation of the ANC Documentation Control function.
• Oversees the entire documentation control process and makes determination that all documents are in conformity with ANC TQM Policy.
• Initiates and monitors approvals as appropriate to maintain ANC standards identifies problems and issues along with countermeasures when problems present themselves.
• Technical Administrator of SharePoint log to ensure that document flow (including engineering docs) is in line with ANC standards.
• Manages and executes Document Control Policy and builds credibility across departments to enhanced engagement with the TQM culture.
• Logs, controls, corrects, and manages Engineering Documents for approval appropriate. Ensures effective flow of end-to-end process including engineering blueprints.
• Responsible for record control process and determines appropriate labeling criteria.
• Assist with ongoing development of Doc Control process and makes recommendations for implementing sustainable solutions.
• Trains other Team Members and managers as requested regarding the document control process.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objectives of the organization and the position.
• Support auditing program initiatives including creation, implementation, communication, and follow-up.
• Drive corrective action activity to ensure adherence to quality management system requirements.
• Utilize quality tools to implement Corrective Actions to avoid the reoccurrence of quality issues.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, QA and various support groups to implement customer requirements, quality standards, and process requirements.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 2 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or engineering role.
• Experience with Management Systems development and auditing such as ISO9001 and IATF 16949.
• IATF internal auditor certification preferred.
• Understand PFMEA, Statistical probability, and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated problem solving experience in an engineering role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Experience with document control and change management processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect cross-functionally.
• Excellent computer skills, working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SharePoint use and development experience desirable.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 0 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.