Quality Engineer

About the role

Avancez Assembly is a people-focused, service-minded, and results-oriented organization that offers creative problem solving, progressive solutions, and improved outcomes. We are committed to a culture of excellence, with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement. Our people are our biggest strength, and we know that world-class service happens because of our capable and valued team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing floor.
• Lead investigations into Quality concerns with cross-functional teams and validate containment in place as required.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and validated for effectiveness.
• Verify appropriate documentation is updated and maintain quality documentation; obtain customer approval when required.
• Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and validate error-proofing on the manufacturing floor is operational.
• Responsible for verification of Advance Production Quality Planning (APQP) to floor activities, including identification of new risk in existing production.
• Lead short-term Quality initiatives to improve Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Complete Plant Floor Audits.
• Analyze data and implement solutions with cross-functional teams to improve results.
• Conduct problem solving and communicate with customers on Quality concerns (Corrective Actions, Warranty, Customer Audits).
• Ensure all appropriate documentation has been updated.
• Participate in the Engineering Change process to ensure standards are updated and validated for all changes.
• Develop, validate, and verify error-proofing implementation in support of processes.
• Participate as a member of launch programs in the plant when required.
• Create and validate quality documentation prior to the launch of production.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or 10+ years of experience; Bachelor’s in Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in AIAG APQP processes.
• Quality Certification (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, CQA, etc.) desirable.
• Minimum travel required.

Skills

• Subject matter expert in Quality Tools (8D, 5 Why, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in problem solving.
• Professional communication with internal and external customers.
• Driven professional with a passion to improve systems and processes.
• Strong working knowledge in PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Demonstrated success as a problem solver in a manufacturing operation.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods.
• Understanding of Quality Systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with all team members.
• High-level computer skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Sense of urgency and an overall customer satisfaction focus.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional competitive benefits

About Us

We build a better culture by putting people before profit, leading for purpose, passion, and performance, and creating an environment devoted to an exceptional experience for our customers and people. We lead with respect and humility, are aligned to a common purpose, and hold ourselves accountable to embody our values in everything we do. We foster a commitment to engaging and empowering each person.

Values

• Respect
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Innovation
• Teamwork

Candidates residing in California or Colorado are not eligible for remote positions.