Quality Engineer

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time. 

SUMMARY 
QE is responsible for ensuring incoming parts from supply chain companies and internally produced components/vehicles meet the quality standards and systems required. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

•    Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to.
•    Ensure incoming materials meet required quality standards. Responsible for identifying and raising quality issues and for speedily resolving them to ensure zero impact on the customer.
•    Support new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds.
•    Work in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements.
•    Work mostly independently with minimal supervision and work is reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.
•    General and Task Management. Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e.g. internal, supplier, customer, and customer warranty) Identify' the root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues.
•    Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.

•    Carry out product and process auditing. Ensure control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained.
•    Monitor and report on quality-related key performance indicators including scrap monitoring, rework levels, pass rate. Stop production in the event of the manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes.
•    Ensure cor4pliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (ISO9001). Write product inspection procedures. Assist with training of quality awareness.
•    Lead quality audits. Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality.
•    Quality control of work by appropriate reviews. Support and lead process improvement activities. Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients. Produce written reports and make presentations.

COMPETENCIES:

•    Exercise substantial initiative/judgment in work methods and interpreting goals.
•    Work independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision.
•    Self-supervising within the guidance and expectations of divisional management.
•    Knowledge of quality systems and measurement. Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
•    Knowledge oflSO9000.
•    Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
•    Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
•    Planning and prioritizing activities
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Negotiation skills.
•    Ability to present data effectively.
•    Problem-solving skills.
•    Team working skills.
•    Analytical skills.
•    Understanding of cost and financial impacts
•    Root Cause Corrective Action Analysis Techniques
•    Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
•    Fishbone or Ishikawa
•    Five Whys
•    Eight disciplines of problem-solving
•    Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to manage project timelines

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee nis occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

TRAVEL:

Occasional travel as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Automotive Engineering or similar majors.  
• Minimum 3 years work experience as quality engineer
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to manage project timelines.