Plant Quality Engineer

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties: 
The Plant Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing process control programs that will assure production of finished goods that meet or exceed customer-specified requirements. They will lead continuous improvements by utilizing the appropriate quality tools and provide data analysis.
The main missions of the role are:
o    Conduct multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from feasibility phase to post launch quality assessment and throughout production life; reduces PPM, Scrap, and overall Cost of Quality KPI’s
o    Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Engineering in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities and monitor the status throughout production life.
o    Develop, implement, and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques.
o    Assure compliance of the documented quality system (ISO/TS16949 or IATF16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization.
o    Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective action.
o    Maintain customer complaint log and facilitate and participate in the corrective action process.
o    Instruct and train personnel in techniques including Seven Quality Basics and use of audit and testing devices.
o    Monitor and revise quality documentation as required.
o    Visit customers and suppliers when necessary.
o    Act as a liaison to internal and external customers
o    Review all production methods for compliance to quality standards and for improvement of product and quality standards.
o    Perform all responsibilities with ISO/TS16949 or IATF16949 system requirements.
o    Validate gage studies with Mini Tab, leads DOE activities to replicate process/product failures; drives 5-Y and QRCI processes, process capability improvements and GAP specific analysis of variable data.
o    All other tasks assigned.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Experience:
o    Minimum of two (2) years automotive experience
o    Exposure to Customer Interactions 
o    Industrial/Manufacturing Experience preferred. 

Skills and competencies:
o    Strong analytical and proven team-oriented problem solving-skills required.
o    Strong customer satisfaction orientation
o    In-depth knowledge of quality engineering techniques
o    In-depth knowledge of Metrology, GD&T, PPAP/APQP, PFMEA, DOE, Capability & Gage Studies
o    Alignment to Leadership Competencies: Customer Focus, Drive Results and Instills Trust 
o    Above average communication skills and interpersonal skills
o    Teamwork, Agility, Accountability  
o    Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
o    Bilingual preferred (English required)

 

*Visa sponsorship is not available for this position or any of our future openings.

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What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBT