Quality Engineer

Summary: Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality systems according to standards and to assist customers with any issues.

Essential Functions

• Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Ongoing testing of parts ( Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.)
• Create, update and maintain Quality Documentation, Customer Contact Reports, Customer Sort Reports, Information Relating to Concerns, Procedures, etc.
• Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Participate in / Initiate cross-functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem solving and mistake-proofing quality problems.
• Travel and provide support to customers to resolve problems.
• Participate and Improve in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning and process specifications related with product quality.
• Coordinate with customers, related with the quality performance trends and corrective action.
• Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervision when necessary.
• APQP:
• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, PSO , etc.
• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, PSO ,etc.
• Responsible for the ECNs after SOP or programs in Production Phase.
• Prepare and submit APQP documentation.
• Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run@Rates
• Develop visual standards, system criteria, for use in manufacturing operations in a new launch and maintain for serial life products.
• Plant Activities
• Internal:
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. quality manual, associates handbooks, level II procedures, etc.)
• Maintain work area per 5S standards
• Perform other duties as requested by the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality Qualifications:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Technical Degree/ equivalent experience. Computer literate.
• ISO9001, IATF16949, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8D Problem Solving experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards. Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
• Capable of performing Gage R&R, and Capability studies. Physical Requirements:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. This employee will be responsible for part inspection with constant lifting of boxes for inspection and labeling. Working Conditions:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include: Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend Availability Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred) Plastics injection molding: 1 year (Preferred) Automotive Manufacturing: 1 year (Required) Work Location: One location