Quality Engineer

About the role

Amsted Automotive Group, SMW Manufacturing, Belleville, Michigan, seeks a Quality Engineer to support daily plant quality operations and monitor inspection and testing functions within the Quality department. The role involves coordinating with other departments, collecting and analyzing data, resolving customer and supplier issues, and promoting Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles
• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives
• Exemplify the AAG Ideal Behaviors
• Respond to and follow up on external customer concerns and Corrective Action Requests (complaints); represent the “Voice of the Customer”
• Maintain the Quality Management System and ISO/IATF Certifications
• Operate with proficiency in automotive quality problem solving disciplines (Ishikaw, 3-Legged/ 5-Why, 8D, etc.). Root cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective action for product and process related concerns
• Gather and analyze statistical data (SPC) and make recommendations for process adjustments / improvements
• Conduct all work activities in a manner that is supportive of lean operating principles, team effort and promotes the company’s operational visions, values, and goals
• Complete work assignments in a timely, accurate, and safe manner in accordance with the standards required through the company and / or applicable Regulations / Legislation
• Develop and participate in training or other team activities to support ongoing compliance and continuous improvement
• Administer Gage R & R’s studies
• Issue Quality Alerts & Product Deviations
• Customer & Supplier PPAP Submission Package Administrative Duties and Submission
• Participate in the APQP Process (PFMEA and Control Plan Development) in collaboration with Program Management and Engineering functions
• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager or designate
• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, etc.
• Develop training to build quality awareness
• Experience in Measurement Systems: calipers, micrometers, optical comparator, CMM (Open DMIS) using CAD generated models
• Oversee gage calibration activities
• Conduct Annual Layouts on occasion
• Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved specifications
• Support the Quality Technicians to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system
• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determining proper corrective and preventative actions
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventative actions
• Manage suppliers’ performance and conduct audits
• Prepare QA reports, capability studies, PPAP documentation, etc.
• Other research or related activities as deemed necessary

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Work Experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred; but not required
• Certification by American Society of Quality preferred; but not required
• 5 - 10 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, or similar, in an ISO certified environment
• The ability to travel from plant to plant: on occasion
• The ability to travel to customer locations when required: on occasion
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment and excellent work history
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and competence with GD&T
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint as well as current technology software familiarity
• Proactive, positive attitude, safety and environmentally focused
• Able to regularly stand or work for long periods of time
• Able to regularly lift/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift to fifty (40-50) pounds
• Able to walk throughout the plant daily

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Work Experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred; but not required
• Certification by American Society of Quality preferred; but not required
• 5 - 10 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, or similar, in an ISO certified environment

Skills

• Measurement Systems: calipers, micrometers, optical comparator, CMM (Open DMIS) using CAD generated models
• Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved specifications
• Support the Quality Technicians to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system
• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determining proper corrective and preventative actions
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventative actions
• Manage suppliers’ performance and conduct audits
• Prepare QA reports, capability studies, PPAP documentation, etc.
• Other research or related activities as deemed necessary

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Discount Programs

Pay

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Schedule

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