Quality Engineer

About the role

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and directing activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of the quality operation system (QOS) for manufacturing processes, materials, and products. Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Responsibilities

• Support and actively participates in the APQP process for new product launch.
• Lead problem solving activities and continuous improvement efforts as it relates to customer satisfaction and quality improvement.
• Maintain all aspects ISO/TS guidelines
• Develop and maintain operator work instructions, Process FMEA’s, and Control Plan for work conducted on production lines.
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Support the selection of measurement instruments use on the production floor and determine Gage R&R accuracy.
• Perform and track capability studies monthly.
• Support manufacturing to eliminate scrap.
• Track and report daily scrap information.
• Provide onsite support at Customer/Supplier site to investigate and/or address concerns.
• Maintain 8D, ICA/PCA, & CI logs to resolve customer issues and prevent recurrence.
• Issue Quality Problem Notice (QPN) to suppliers on quality issues, coordinate supplier and customer containment activities, and facilitate Return Material Analysis (RMA’s)
• Support Layer Process Audit (LPA) guidelines.
• Track and report monthly quality performance for Warranty (R/1000’s), Plant Rejects (PPM), Process Capability, Internal Concerns (C/1000’s) for the assemble products.
• And all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; and/or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 4 years of consistent and concurrent experience. Internship and Co-op experience included.
• Previous Automotive Experience with Ford Plant Manufacturing Experience
• Ability to work with all levels Powerpoint presentations to top management. And can speak to the presentation. Good presentation skills

Skills

• Knowledgeable in safety processes, Kaizan, 5S, APQP, ISO9001/TS16949, Lean, 6 Sigma, 8D, & PPAP (preferred but not required)

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Medical & Rx Plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life & Disability Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimburs