Product Quality Engineer

Product Quality Engineer

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 

We are seeking a Product Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role you will observe and advise daily factory floor quality activities to support production, function as a liaison between suppliers and customers, and define the methods and equipment used to measure key quality characteristics.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

 

• Handle customer QA issues, prepare 8Ds and communicate solutions to customers in a timely manner
• Lead PPM improvement plan for strategic customers
• Develop and submit PPAP documents for new product lunches to meet customer requirements
• Maintain Control Plans and FMEA's throughout the life of the part
• Determine quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes
• Collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and other departments to analyze and resolve non conformance (DMR) issues
• Update plant and corporate metrics monthly.
• Support implementation of corrective actions for customer complaints
• Monitor/analyze production performance trends for key quality metrics and establish appropriate control measures
• Perform robust root cause analysis of production issues, implements appropriate containment, and drives corrective action
• Establish statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence
• Drive detection and prevention of non conformances to eliminate failure modes and  improve business results through reductions in scrap and rework costs in addition to assurance of a positive customer experience
• Evaluate and improves quality inspection methods and fixtures to improve reliability and repeatability of incoming, in-process, and final QC
• Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of projects which optimize production, inspection, and quality system processes
• Supply targets for yield improvements
• Provide additional support for Quality activities and duties as assigned

 

WHAT WE REQUIRE

 

• College degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an manufacturing environment.
• Positive attitude and ability to operate and communicate effectively with customers, multiple teams & leadership.
• Practical experience of customer corrective actions methodologies as 8D, 7D, 5 phases etc.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Statistical process control skills including capability studies and Gauge R&R
• Working knowledge of the AIAG Core Tools (PPAP, SPC, APQP, FMEA, MSA);
• Experience of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Actions

 

WHAT WE PREFER

 

• Lean manufacturing
• Stamping, machining and/or plating
• Certified ISO/TS16949 Internal Auditor
• Six Sigma
• Advanced understanding of engineering drawings, plant layouts
• Advanced process error proofing skills

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 

• Taking Care of our Employees with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. 
• Your health