Quality Engineer

3-Dimensional Services Group is seeking Quality Engineers for its Rochester Hills and Lapeer campuses.

About the role

To ensure product quality requirements are identified and implemented in order to meet customer requirements. Ensuring that the Quality systems/criteria are developed, documented, and maintained for consistent quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Managers in development and submission of all APQP documentation required for PPAP, PSO, etc.
• Testing of parts as needed (Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.).
• Effectively communicate technical issues, solutions, ideas and concepts to a diverse audience including Program Managers, Customers, and Executive Management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure high quality product is delivered to customers.
• Set up inspection modes and conduct proper training to appropriate personnel on Fixtures.
• Work with all levels of the team to ensure customer concerns and requirements are understood and communicated.
• Stop production when nonconforming product is discovered to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate nonconforming material and identify root cause; report on quality problems or trends for internal and external issues.
• Participate and provide input in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning, and process specifications related to product quality.
• Coordinate with customers regarding quality performance trends and corrective action.
• Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervisors when necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of 8-D’s, 5Y’s, and present the reports to team members.
• Control product quality through the development and use of P-FMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, SPC, Operator Description Sheets, Quality Alerts, and creating Quality Gates into the production process.
• Develop and implement customer required programs (FMEA’s, Control Plans, Flow Charts, Quality Inspection Instructions, SOP’s, Quality Alerts, etc.) and may be instrumental in delivery of PPAP documentation.
• Use data analytics for products/processes to investigate nonconformance history, identify trends, and drive action to reduce defects.
• Ensure containment on customer/supplier quality issues and at customer/supplier sites.
• Ensure timely completion of internal audit activities as well as layered process audits.
• Assist appropriate Program Manager in creating a plant-wide environment which champions quality in all aspects of products, services, and personal relationships.
• Lead and participate in nonconformance investigations to analyze and determine root cause, define corrective actions, and ensure corrective action implementation is effective.
• Support product launches and ensure that process changes are communicated to the supplier.
• Knowledge of AS-9100 and IATF-16949 standards and support Policy and Procedure development.
• Assist with monitoring assembly operations to determine compliance.
• Participate in/initiate cross-functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem solving and mistake-proofing quality problems.
• Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run Rates.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality manual, associates handbooks, level II procedures, etc.).
• Support Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution as required.

Requirements

• BS Degree or Technical Degree, and equivalent experience; High School Diploma or GED is required.
• PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8D problem-solving experience.
• Quality Systems such as ISO9001, AS-9100, IATF16949, knowledge and working experience.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
• Capable of performing Gage R&R, capability studies, and reading blueprints.
• Previous supplier relations experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in Aerospace or Automotive Manufacturing Quality.
• Excellent organizational & time management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Setting

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Ability to relocate before starting work is required. Work location: In person.