Quality Engineer or Analyst

Summary/Purpose

Designing quality standards, inspecting material, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions and working to implement those quality measures.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Lead APQP activities and creation of PPAP's
• Lead and manage customer issues, complaints and corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement through Kaizen
• Support product validation, receiving inspection, calibration, and testing programs
• Works in a team environment
• Supports IATF 16949:2016 auditing and compliance
• Guide metrology specialist in measurement systems and GD&T
• Other duties as assigned by management

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and team abilities with multi-cultural groups
• Experience with reading and interpreting Engineering drawings
• Highly motivated, high energy with a positive outlook
• Experience in problem solving skills (i.e., 8D, 5Why, etc.) using a variety of statistical and root cause analysis tools and is hands-on throughout the process
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with internal and external customers
• Experience with lean production concepts and tools
• Flexible working hours, overtime and travel as required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred or Technical Associates degree with equivalent work experience may be considered
• 4+ years of experience in a quality environment (automotive is preferred)
• High proficiency in GD&T knowledge

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed
• Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity
• May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields