Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Quality activities in a manufacturing environment including quality systems improvement and documentation of quality requirements.
• Use the tools of quality and other statistical methods to solve manufacturing problems.
• Provide analysis and judgment to production regarding the acceptability of products for customer use.
• Support new product introduction and investigation activities including review of PFMEA and initial control plans, including participation in APQP and NPI.
• Review control plans and gauges for assembly and for improvements.  Direct Gauge R&R studies to assure effective gauge implementation and improvement.
• Problem-solving analyses for customer and supplier defects, create countermeasure reports, and present as required. Utilize 5Why, 8D, and other similar analysis methods to assure deep analysis and system-wide countermeasure implementation. Participate with SQM/SGE on the supplier side in the completion of supplier corrective action reports
• Participate in the Internal Auditing Program.
• Provide expertise in SPC concepts including process stability, capability, and reaction to “statistically out of control” situations.
• Assist in the preparation of PPAP documentation.
• Coordinate the containment activity for controlling suspect product issues as a result of internal or external sources.
• Participate in and assist in effective analysis and corrective measures for scrap and internal defects.
• Travel is required to Customer locations to bring solutions and impact directly to the source while developing relationships to drive future business

THE ENVIRONMENT  

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as safety glasses, steel or composite toe shoes, and in limited cases hearing protection. 
• The work on the shopfloor is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.  
• This position is in support of a 24-7 manufacturing environment.  While standard work schedule is Mon-Fri/ 8-5, flexibility of work hours is required as needed.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor‘s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic Engineering, equivalent or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality management.
• Understanding of quality systems, IATF 16949 & CSR.
• Understanding and Knowledge of quality tools and standards such as APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPEC.
• Understanding and knowledge of problem-solving methodology including: 8D Methodology, Ishikawa/5 Why.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.
• Able to work independently and travel frequently.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. 
• No relocation provided.