Quality Engineer

Summary

Autoneum is seeking a leader to manage quality programs and activities ensuring quality control and quality assurance of production consistent with established budgets and standards. Key responsibilities include APQP/PPAP administration, new model launches, supplier approval, and customer interactions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for safety, housekeeping, and professionalism within the Quality department.
• Coordinate plant activities and provide resources for manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering.
• Initiate and maintain the PPAP/APQP process, including supplier approval and customer-defined submissions.
• Interface with Program Management and ensure on-time successful launch of new programs.
• Act as a liaison between the plant and customers on product quality issues.
• Initiate Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and facilitate supplier corrective actions.
• Coordinate activities regarding non-conforming product control and rework.
• Establish inspection standards to ensure product quality according to customer standards.
• Develop and implement lab testing activities for incoming product and third-party tests.
• Implement and perform calibration systems for inspection, measuring, and test equipment.
• Review all quality control and quality assurance data to ensure consistency with customer requirements and company policies.
• Manage 100% product audits and coordinate all required documentation for successful run at rate demonstrations.
• Coordinate and monitor all required documentation for new model launches.
• Oversee the manufacturing of pre-production samples and manage internal/external maintenance resources.
• Apply effective root cause analysis methodologies, including Six Sigma tools, for CAR requirements.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to address and resolve issues.
• Manage training for new production process launches and lead problem-solving and preventative actions.
• Comply with all facility safety guidelines and ensure safe work practices.
• Use MS Office software, Minitab, and SAP as needed.