Production Quality Engineer

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world-class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio, supplying products to Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers.

About the role

Plans and conducts activities related to the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties are performed safely by self and others.
• Adheres to and enforces requirements defined by IATF 16949.
• Plans and conducts analysis, inspection, and testing to assure the quality of assigned products and assembly lines.
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Leads problem-solving process (8D, Six Sigma) for internal and customer issues.
• Leads initiatives to reduce failure costs (scrap, rework, warranty, etc).
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities.
• Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Stops the production line in case of a non-conformity.
• Organizes containment activities to protect the customer and assembly lines from defective products.
• Executes studies which support PPAP activities for new product validation.
• Actively contributes to the Shopfloor Management Process.
• Conducts process readiness audits and release of production after integrations and modification to assembly lines.
• Performs LPA process audits, addresses findings and implements corrective actions.
• Makes quantifiable, risk-based decisions about validation of processes following downtime or maintenance events.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with other cross-function team members – especially across multiple shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or three plus years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of IATF and AIAG core tools requirements including customer requirements.
• Five years of experience in automotive component manufacturing, including experience with APQP, PSO, PPAP, Control Plans, and FMEA.
• Experience in presenting technical and project information to team members, management and customers.
• Experience applying statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data and evaluating current process and process changes.

Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office, GD&T, Quality control tools, Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of the usage of test equipment like hand gages, comparator, plug gages, various test stands, basic CMM handling.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, business journals or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• German language speaking skills is an added plus.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as: probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

• A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted BILSTEIN products.