Quality Engineer - J0050706

Description

Position Summary: This position will be part of the xEV Business Unit and will be responsible for supporting NPI CE for overall quality for all new motor business developments within the Americas Region. The Motor Quality NPI SSE will provide support externally to customers and internally to the plant manufacturing teams for the New Product Introduction activity. This position has direct contact with multiple departments within the manufacturing sites and direct contact with the customer. Overall requirements for this position are to lead/sub-lead all aspects of Motor Quality from RFQ through SOP+3 months. This includes confirmation at the manufacturing locations as needed, providing product expertise and reporting quality status to xEV BU management. This position offers opportunities to work with a wide variety of departments and levels of management within the company, equipment suppliers, and customers both domestic and international. The Motor Quality NPI SSE will be responsible for Motor Quality workforce and QA equipment development, business plan development and execution, and Quality department budgets (investments and expenses).

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year College Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years related work experience in manufacturing OR 2- year Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology with 10+ years related work experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge for Quality Systems (PPAP/IPPAAR part approval, CAPA corrective/preventive actions)
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), print interpretation
• Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Schematics and component part specifications
• Ability to understand and explain component and circuit functions in relation to overall product design
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally required

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in automotive industry, with emphasis in electro/mechanical devices, within a Quality management position
• Knowledge of EV Motors and its components
• Experience dealing with automotive customers
• Bilingual Japanese language/translation
• Knowledge of Quality Systems such as IATF16949, PPAP, CAPA, NPI (New Product Introduction), APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, etc.
• Experience with development of SAP, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process Operations Standards, etc.
• Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel

Essential To Job Functions

• Physical and/or Mental Restrictions: Ability to work flexible schedule including all shifts and days and meetings before/after hours as needed
• Physical Demands: Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
• Visual Ability: Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
• Equipment Used: Personal Computer, Simple measurement devices, Electro/Mechanical Testing Equipment

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment and maintain high level of motivation
• Maintain effectiveness in high visibility situations, handle multiple functions efficiently and ensure deadlines are met
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed
• Confers with and prepares reports for upper management
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment according to 6S

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervision

Work Environment

• Travel: Requires 20%~30% travel (Mostly domestic but some international travel may be required)
• Work Setting: Open-Office Setting, Factory Setting with Noise