Quality Engineer
Röchling Automotive · Akron, OH · 1 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
About the role
Prepare, verify and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions. Perform process, product, and roving audits to ensure compliance with CP. Monitor and maintain SPC - parameter selection, review, and monitoring. PPAP submission and customer approvals including Engineering Change. Facilitator of customer and plant APQP process for quality related items.
Responsibilities
- Problem root cause analysis/resolution using 5Y analysis and 8D reporting
- Failure/Customer Return and Defect Analysis
- Support Production Department with problem solving, decision making, and creation of border samples
- Assist with creation and validation of Error Proofing within Production Processes
- Disposition (decision process) of suspect parts held for QE review (Control of non-conforming parts)
- Disposition of customer rejections and charge back, review and control using SAP
- Enter customer complaint reports into SAP system and create 8D in SAP as applicable
- Support training of Quality Technicians, Quality Auditors
- Develop Gage Concepts, Measurement Plans and Gage Instructions
- Other duties as defined by Quality Manager
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related role within the automotive industry
- Experience working directly with OEM customers and customer-specific requirements
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and IATF 16949 requirements
- Experience with customer complaint management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using 5 Why and 8D methodologies
- Experience supporting Engineering Changes, customer approvals, and PPAP submissions
- SAP knowledge is a plus
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills