Quality Planning Engineer
Röchling Industrial · Akron, OH · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Awarded
We are looking for a professional experienced individual to join our Röchling Automotive team in Akron, OH.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, verify and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions.
- Perform process, product, and roving audits to ensure compliance with CP.
- Maintain SPC parameter selection, review, and monitoring.
- Submit PPAP and obtain customer approvals including Engineering Change.
- Facilitate customer and plant APQP process for quality related items.
- Conduct problem root cause analysis/resolution using 5Y analysis and 8D reporting.
- Analyze failure/Customer Returns and Defects.
- Support Production Department with problem solving, decision making, and creation of border samples.
- Create and validate 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.
- Train Quality Technicians, Quality Auditors.
- Develop Gage Concepts, Measurement Plans and Gage Instructions.
- Support other duties as defined by Quality Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related role within the automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions using 5 Why, 8D, and other quality tools.
- Working knowledge of Ford customer requirements, including Schedule A, Ford Portal, PPAP submissions, ISO/TS 16949/IATF 16949, and Q1 requirements.
- Experience managing customer complaints, customer returns, and non-conforming material processes.
- Familiarity with quality auditing processes, including process, product, and layered/roving audits.
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
- Experience with Engineering Changes (ECN/ECR) and customer approval processes.
- Ability to develop measurement plans, gage concepts, and error-proofing solutions.
- Knowledge of Injection Molding and/or Blow Molding processes is a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment and support production teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related role within the automotive industry.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions using 5 Why, 8D, and other quality tools.
- Working knowledge of Ford customer requirements, including Schedule A, Ford Portal, PPAP submissions, ISO/TS 16949/IATF 16949, and Q1 requirements.
- Experience managing customer complaints, customer returns, and non-conforming material processes.
- Familiarity with quality auditing processes, including process, product, and layered/roving audits.
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
- Experience with Engineering Changes (ECN/ECR) and customer approval processes.
- Ability to develop measurement plans, gage concepts, and error-proofing solutions.
- Knowledge of Injection Molding and/or Blow Molding processes.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment and support production teams.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Health insurance benefits.
- Employee development programs.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Contact
Kaitlyn Wingate
Human Resources
+1 864 486-0888
recruiting@roechling-automotive.us
Company Information
Röchling Automotive USA LLP
2275 Picton Parkway
44312 Akron, OH, United States