Quality Engineer II

The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading projects to continuously improve the quality of our products and processes.  Working as a project leader, this engineer works closely with department leadership to define improvement targets, drive corrective action to reduce defects, and measure & analyze process capabilities to implement improvements.

Primary Duties:

• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve product and process issues.
• Ensure quality issues for new and existing products are addressed proactively using Advanced Quality Planning tools including FMEA, Control plans, Process Flow Charts, and Statistical Process Capability
• Educate contributors on quality system requirements, as well as problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies
• Actively contribute to cross-functional teams
• Support product development and reverse engineering functions
• Implement controls to prevent reoccurrence on nonconformances

Qualifications:

• Experience within a manufacturing environment and a good understanding of manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of product qualification testing, inspection tools & equipment, supplier quality activities
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis techniques: 8D, 3x5Y, Shainin, DFSS, DMAIC
• Working knowledge of APQP processes: DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
• Knowledge in automotive vehicle component function and system infrastructure
• Automotive product experience preferred
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite; focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of materials; plastic, rubber, and especially metals
• Demonstrated leading of Continuous Improvement activities
• Exposure and use of statistical applications a plus
• Working knowledge of materials, finishes, and specifications (SAE, ASME, ANSI, etc.)
• Creating, implementing, and improving Procedures and Work Instructions

Education and/or Experience:

• BS degree in engineering discipline; minimum 3 years’ experience working on product/process projects
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in root cause analysis/problem solving.

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