Quality Engineer

SUMMARY 

Ensuring Customer Satisfaction through continuous process quality development through management of: Process Control Plans (PCP), PFMEA. Effectiveness is measured through: RPN reduction (PFMEA), in process yield (FPY) and warranty reduction (W as a % of sales)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Product/Model PCP (Process Control Plan) development and maintenance.
• Facilitate cross-functional Preventative & Corrective action plans based on internal and external quality results. (Yield, Warranty and or customer PPM) failure analysis on customer returns to ensure quick turnaround time and responsiveness. 
• Mentor cross-functional teams (Process/Product Improvement teams) teams for effective “root cause” analysis, corrective and preventative action. This position will include the training of other groups on a routine basis.
• Coordination of customer visits.
• QA portion of APQP (PPAP) on product launches.
• Resolving critical issues/situations ensuring that they are handled correctly and within current policy/procedure guide lines.
• Quality representative in Lean activities.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (or related field; and or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality engineering position dealing with Manufacturing quality process techniques and quality improvement programs. A good combination of education and experience is acceptable. Candidate should possess basic knowledge in the manufacturing/processing of electrical/mechanical devices. MUST BE EXPERIENCED IN AUTOMOTIVE/TS-16949 & ISO-9000 CUSTOMER/SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.   Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  This candidate should be able to determine the difference between a critical & general issue and gage priorities based on that assessment in a timely manner.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Computer literate with a working knowledge of software such as Word, Excel, Access etc.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Able to maintain a high technical knowledge of process control, and capability.  Excellent understanding of mechanical material processing.  Able to effectively coach/mentor and lead a team professional team.   Able to plan, direct and delegate work to others.  Able to direct and handle several different functions at the same time. Strong analytical and statistical skills.  Technical writing skills will be important.  Able to stay up to date on current industry trends and technical advancements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

ASQC Certified Mechanical Inspector, ASE Transmission Certification, and/or Certified Quality Technician desirable. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.   The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.   The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.