Quality Engineer

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Quality Engineer ensures that products and services meet all customer and regulatory standards and specifications. Communicates with customers to ensure that their requirements are met. Duties and Responsibilities * Customer and Supplier Quality * Review: Review design plans, procedures, manuals, and communications to understand the product's scope, requirements, and function. * Coordinate and execute activities for customer production part submission and approval (PPAP). * Manage Corrective Action activities both internally and to the customer to implement Interim and Permanent Corrective actions in the required time frames. * Train team members on measurement methods. * Coordinate and execute on activities for supplier part submission and approval * Coordinate Returned Goods activities. Problem Solving * Lead problem solving activities to address customer and internal quality concerns. * Lead and participate in problem solving activities to address deficiencies in production performance vs. goals. * Communicate with external and internal customers to resolve production performance issues. Quality Standards * Work with customers and suppliers to establish visual and functional quality standards. Quality Systems * Oversee quality system documentation including work instructions, control plans, and check sheets Other duties as assigned * Must be willing to travel as needed to customer and supplier locations * Train associates to quality standards and processes Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Advanced analytical abilities * AIAG Core Tools * Working knowledge of GDandT * Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 or IATF 16949 * ISO or IATF internal auditor/lead auditor * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects * Advanced skills in MS Office * Good communication and interpersonal abilities * Self-motivated with a results-driven approach * CMM operation/programming a plus Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field preferred or equivalent work experience. * Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt designation preferred. * Quality Engineer Certification (CQE) preferred. * Minimum of 2 years' experience in an engineering role or equivalent experience Working Conditions * Plant floor and office environments; able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time as well as around loud noises are required Physical Requirements * Need to be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time throughout the day within a manufacturing floor and office environment; occasionally lifting of parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance; must be able to operate power tools and equipment Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Created: 2024-10-29