Quality Engineer II

Warn Automotive, part of Vehicle Service Group is a world leader in driveline disconnect technology. Our heritage comes from making WWII surplus Jeeps easier to drive on the road with the first unlocking hubs. We continue today by making disconnects for cars, trucks, and SUVs around the world. These trusted technologies come from years of innovation and listening to our customer's needs. We have a bright future ahead so come join our growing team at Warn Automotive.

Company Overview:

Warn Automotive, can trace its beginning back to 1948, when Arthur Warn invented the first disconnecting four-wheel-drive hub for surplus World War II vehicles. Since that time, our products have continued to lead the industry with a history of innovation in Powertrain Disconnect technology.

Almost 75 years later, our products are sold to OEMs around the world, enhancing the performance, traction and capability of their vehicles while reducing fuel consumption and emissions to create a more mobile and efficient future.

Operating from our headquarters and manufacturing facility in Milwaukie, Oregon and our customer support center in Livonia, Michigan, Warn Automotive is proud to be part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) a Dover Company.

Position Summary:

This position works with minimal supervision and applies knowledge of Quality Engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.  Provides Quality Engineering / Six Sigma support to assigned Warn Automotive processes.  Works with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance personnel to define problems and problem solution strategies, develops training material for the application of quality engineering principles and techniques such as Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control, and provides small and large group training using those materials.  Additionally, the Quality Engineer may be asked to provide training on all elements of TQC.

Essential Job Functions Include:

• Prioritize and complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities, availability of resources and assisting other team members as needed.
• Monitor, review and update Control Plans, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (PFMEA’s) and associated documentation.
• Statistically monitor quality outputs from assigned areas.  Utilize problem solving techniques to improve/eliminate quality issues as they arise.
• Develop, monitor and improve measurement systems used by production staff. Perform Gauge R&R studies as necessary.
• Represents Warn Automotive in communication with customer quality representatives.
• Facilitate timely closure of Customer Quality issues related to QR’s, 8D’s, certified stock, alerts, etc.
• Monitor warranty returns in assigned areas and perform analysis to develop/execute plans to reduce/eliminate causes of warranty failures.
• Understand Customer Requirements and ensure they are met in all assigned value streams and Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) for assigned areas.
• Monitor KPI’s against expectations and develop/execute improvement plans in collaboration with the Quality Manager or designee.
• Manage corrective actions and/or quality related projects involving manufacturing areas/QMS.
• May coordinate multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Design and develop inspections processes and documented procedures. Summarize and document inspection results to include internal auditing and all associated aspects.
• Collaborate with Warn Automotive leadership and team members during team meetings, value stream meetings, system reviews, safety meetings, and other forms of problem-solving discussions to further define and improve department strategies designed