Quality Engineer

Who We Are

GNS North America | Established 2009. We deliver advanced metalworking solutions for automotive and industrial clients, specializing in stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly. Our in-house tool & die capabilities provide full design, simulation, and build services for complex projects.

• Stamping: Hot and conventional stamping (100–800 tons); automotive & industrial metals; multi-location facilities for high-volume production
• Laser Cutting: Multi-axis laser systems for prototyping & production; flat and 3D part cutting, trimming, and hole piercing; versatile with various metals and thicknesses
• Welding & Assembly: Spot welding for Ultra High Strength Steel & press-hardened parts; highly automated robotic cells for precision and efficiency; focused on quality, speed, and cost reduction

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for assuring quality in all phases of the manufacturing process from suppliers to customers. Preventing defects through problem analysis and effective corrective actions. Resolves all supplier and customer quality problem reports (Open "CARS" – Corrective Action Report). Developing Quality Alerts and implementation of any quality sorting from customer site to internal sorting if necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures the adherence and maintenance of the Quality System to meet or surpass quality levels of the IATF 16949 standard.
• Champions corrective action meetings and present closure to management if necessary.
• Develops quality alerts and implementation of any quality sorting from customer site to internal sorting if necessary.
• Manages customer liaisons when concerns arise.
• Assists manufacturing departments in developing their control plans and work instructions in accordance to their Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA's), Process Flows, quality systems procedures and customer requirements.
• Participates in cross-functional Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) meetings to review open issues and activities which need to be resolved or acted upon.
• Participates and verifies the training effectiveness of departmental team members during start-up phases.
• Reviews and approves supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP's) and trial runs.
• Prepare PPAP documentation for submission to customers.
• Participates in continuous improvement programs and activities to ensure meeting of departmental performance objectives.
• Perform job duties within the guidelines of the customer's Supplier Quality Manual and IATF 16949 procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 quality system.
• Able to read and operate various quality measuring instruments: micrometer, scale, calipers, height gauges and all other basic inspection tools.
• Experience in press operation, laser and welding a plus.
• Able to work effectively within a steady paced team environment.
• Able to manage time properly in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to problem solve and communicate effectively.
• Plex ERP system knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional quality certification is preferred (e.g., ASQ-CQE, ASQ-CQA, ASQ-CQM, etc.)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• The position may involve walking, standing for long periods of time throughout the day.
• It requires being able to lift up to 40 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Stooping/bending/twisting is required on occasion.
• This job involves attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment, usually work standard 40-hour weeks, but overtime may be necessary as work load's dictate.

Work Environments

• Work performed in an office and shop environment.
• It requires wearing personal protective or safety equipment.
• Requires working in a non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting and exposed to hot and cold temperatures.
• Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.