Advanced Quality Engineer

About the role

Lead a cross-functional team for a new product launch by providing quality assurance support and refining production methods. Analyze data to drive continuous improvement and conduct audits to determine corrective and preventative actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team within SDT ensuring application issues are closed before first customer part requirement.
• Develop the Prototype, Pre-Production, and Production Control Plans for the program.
• Develop the Measurement System Analysis Plan for the program. Ensure variable and attribute Gage studies are conducted on all gauging and improve Gage R&R where data indicates need.
• Implement the Manufacturing Quality Systems for prototype, pre-production, and production builds as defined in BOS and/or specified on the Production Control Plan.
• Complete inspection reports for components used in pre-production product builds.
• Perform capability studies and document results for all program special characteristics ensuring Customer and internal requirements are met.
• Responsible for color/appearance approval from pre-grain to PPAP, including proper Customer submission paperwork.
• Coordinate the preparation and on-time delivery of PPAP packages for submission and approval by Customer.
• Coordinate with the SAQE the preparation and on-time delivery of supplier quality deliverables including control plans, capability plans, capability studies, part layouts, gage design, gage R&R, PFMEA, and DFMEA.
• Ensure statistical methods are utilized throughout the Product and Process Development process and deployed into the Control Plan.

Requirements

• 5 years of minimum experience in Quality disciplines including ISO/TS 16949, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC.
• Familiarity with dimensional layouts, gage/fixture design, and performance/material testing.
• Quality systems auditor training preferred.
• Advanced Quality Planning experience.
• Certification as a Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is desirable.

Location

Central Tech Unit, Plymouth, MI