Off-Shift Quality Engineer - Saginaw

Job Description

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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onisite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Saginaw on a full-time basis.

The Role:

You will be responsible to Manage daily plant floor requests to support high level problem solving and develop quick containment action with robust long-term corrective actions. Present the teams with clear problem definition and technical guidance on complex problems. Support the plant in monitoring execution and compliance to the global quality requirements and GMS processes. Manage projects as requested by plant leadership.  In this position you will be supporting an off shift, you will need to be able to work autonomously, with occasional guidance from supervision.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Manage multiple projects with broad scope and high degree of difficulty.
• Generate unique technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds Process, Red X and other tools as applicable
• Assist production and trades teams in prevention of defect occurrence and recommend process changes
• Review of nonconforming parts and sub-assemblies for proper initial disposition and root cause follow-up
• Coordinate engineering change implementation through PFCM
• Support improvements through TIP (Throughput Improvement Process), ensure high-yield and productivity
• Lead continuous improvement projects for product quality and process stability/capability  
• Close communication with multi-functional teams, including Production, Engineering, Quality, and GSC.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to attain results, while balancing technical solutions with business imperatives
• Solid analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems
• Generate technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds, Red X, DFMEA and other tools as applicable
• Exercises independent judgment in managing complex and ambiguous tasks with minimal input from supervisor
• Understanding of GMS, Quality Systems, and lean concepts
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong team orientation, availability and willingness to work off shift and weekend schedules. 
• Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shift (ability to change shifts and work over time as required)

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Proficient in use of Flexnet, Q-Stat, FIT and VisMock-Up or UG
• Understanding of Process Control Plans and Process Failure Modes Effect Analysis
• Demonstrated effective use of Red X Problem Solving
• Knowledge and experience in foundry operations

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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