Quality Engineer

About the role

Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of Michigan and Ohio since 1940, founded on the principle of delivering the finest work possible for clients and keeping every promise made. Today, the company has three facilities in the Toledo area, one in Maumee, Ohio, and one in Pioneer, Ohio. We are adding a Quality Engineer to our team to support our continued growth.

The successful candidate will maintain good vendor and customer relationships while supporting all quality functions for current production and shop floor activities, including APQP and PPAP requirements for new and takeover programs, and ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Champion production part approval process (PPAP) and the development of customer documentation needed for compliance of AIAG and IATF 16949 systems.
• Manage and implement solid problem-solving methodologies as defined in “lessons learned” reporting as needed for error proofing and continuous improvement.
• Manage internal and external audit process specific to IATF 16949 compliance, including investigation, presentation of observations, and reporting.
• Assist management with the development and implementation of all AIAG activities needed to support the IATF 16949 quality system.
• Actively participate in definition of test requirements, justification of acceptance limits, and sampling plans to assure compliance with requirements.
• Participate in 1st pc approval process specific to die trails, new job launches, and engineering changes.
• Assess day-to-day production and preproduction quality systems to identify deficiencies and participate in resolution of issues found.
• Assist management with development of production and preproduction quality systems as needed.
• Provide trending analysis on quality issues and performance metrics in manufacturing.
• Assist management with supplier procurement as related to IATF standards and Toledo Tool & Die requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor and/or Manager.

Requirements

• An Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years in the quality function that displays progressive work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment.
• Preferably with a metal stampings background in an OEM or Tier I/II supplier in the automotive environment.
• Experience in the following areas strongly preferred: stamping, projection welding, MIG welding, macro etch testing, CMM operating and/or programming.
• Experience with development and use of AIAG documents and tools such as PPAP, Gage R&R, Control Plans, PFMEAS, MSA, and SPC.
• Must be proficient with computer and associated software such as Word, Excel, Power point, etc.
• ASQ certified, auditor certified, or green belt training is desired.
• IATF experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay
• 9 paid holidays
• Full benefits