Quality Engineering S

Talascend is currently seeking a Quality Engineer with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Lansing, Michigan .

SUMMARY:

The main function of a Quality Engineer is to research and test the design, functionality and maintenance of products, equipment, systems and processes and develop quality standards. This role is an in-plant problem solver of why vehicle parts are not fitting as designed. There may be process reasons, supplier quality reasons, or GM Engineering design reasons. Their job will be to root cause the concerns, document, communicate, and drive the resolution to implementation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• May write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.
• May specialize in areas of quality control engineering, such as design, incoming material, process control, product evaluation, product reliability, inventory control, metrology, automated testing, software, research and development, and administrative application.
• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
3+ years experience required.

Manufacturing plus office
Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
Team player and detail oriented.
Basic leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Candidate will be assigned a vehicle commodity. They will monitor those parts for vehicle rates.
As problems occur, the candidate will do a root cause analysis to the problem and determine if it's a quality or supplier defect.
Red X or Shainin problem solving experience or certifications preferred .

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.