Quality Engineer

As an ambassador of MEKRA Lang, professionally and positively represent the company in all aspects of customer interactions Lead technical problem solving and drive compliance to MEKRA Lang standards and deliverables for assigned customers, products and manufacturing locations Act as professional liaison between MEKRA Lang and customers to optimize quality, delivery and cost for assigned parts, products and manufacturing locations Lead product and process improvement projects to optimize quality, cost, delivery and productivity for MEKRA Lang Ensure compliance to all IATF 16949 requirements and particularly those that are customer specific Drive resolution of technical and logistical quality issues Ensure MEKRA Lang quality-related deliverables are achieved on time (including APQP and PPAP requirements) Support customer evaluations and on-site audits and facilitate action item closure Track quality performance indicators and drive improvement as needed per the customer scorecards and internal KPIs Lead effective communication (both verbal and written) between suppliers, MEKRA Lang and customers to optimize relationships Drive financial analysis and effectively represent MEKRA Lang in the recovery attainment from customer Proactively manage sorting activities to optimize quality and minimize cost Develop and deploy optimal quality control strategies for assigned customers and products (internal and external) Drive a Zero Defect Quality solution set for current production, new launches and next generation products and processes Qualifications: BS in Engineering required At least five years of automotive industry manufacturing experience required At least three years performing Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma BB certification (or equivalent) desired AIAG Core tools knowledge and application experience required IATF 16949 certification requirements knowledge required Experience with statistical analysis and Minitab preferred Demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office suite of tools required Demonstrated professional comportment suitable for customer executive interface required Self-directed, demonstrated proactive initiative and dependable follow-up through closure Ability to drive consensus and negotiate in difficult circumstances required Ability to balance many initiatives, projects, and communication streams simultaneously required 20-40% travel required Must be able to set, stoop or stand for long periods of time Must be able to lift 25 pounds Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English No visa sponsorship is available for this position!