| Join our world-class team in the Lancaster, Ohio area! Our esteemed automotive manufacturer client is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join their team. This is a direct hire position with excellent benefits, a competitive salary, and a bonus program.
Key Details:
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 (based on experience)
Benefits: Excellent benefits package and bonus program
Must have TS-16949 experience
Robotic Welding Experience
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship
Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer (QE) is required to work with all departments on the development of new products to meet customer and TS-16949 requirements. This includes all quality related aspects of PPAP, prototype and ongoing product development.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Post-secondary graduate with a degree/diploma in Quality Engineering and/or a technical degree or equivalent work-related experience in the Quality field
- · At least 5 years in an automotive manufacturing environment with knowledge in welding and assembly processes
- · Computer and CAD proficiency is required
- · Prior experience implementing TS-16949 procedures, APQP, PPAP submissions, GD&T, Flow Diagrams, FMEA’s, Control Plans, Statistics, Fixture Development and independent work with tooling subcontractors.
- Demonstrated ability to use basic measurement tools (height gauge, vernier, micrometer, bore gauge, indicator, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis using various problem-solving techniques including Drill Deep, 8D, 5 Phase
- Advanced Knowledge of customer and ISO9001:2015 / IATF16949: 2016 requirements
- Knowledge of B.I.W. part to part build up process
- Experience with destruct testing, measurement and metrology methods of inspection
- Advanced knowledge of CMM and Scan reporting structures and analysis
- Basic stamping knowledge regarding B.I.W. components with understanding of how built into assembly
- Experience managing suppliers and related supplier issues
- Advanced Knowledge in Quality systems development, QSB+, BIQS systems
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Strong communication skills
- Good organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate cross-functional team meetings
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrates urgency and the ability to work to meet deadlines and multiple demands
- Ability to uphold confidentiality
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to travel and work overtime on short notice to meet customer and plant needs
Responsibilities:
- Act as a champion/decision maker for quality related issues within the scope of responsibility
- Maintain a thorough understanding of customer product and engineering specifications
- Lead all program launch activities from the quality perspective
- Coordinate tasks/responsibilities to production personnel regarding Quality issues
- Train and mentor quality and production personnel as required (Customer requirements, etc.)
- Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
- Works with personnel on APQP and cross functional teams on the development of new and existing components to meet critical customer deadlines
- · Implement new procedures and processes in prototype stages of product launches in compliance with customer specific requirements
- Coordinate, prepare and implement new program fixture build cost, timing and quality, to meet customer and division standards
- Actively participates in the development and maintenance of PFMEA’s
- Review problem reports and responses with resolutions to ensure there will be no recurrence
- Evaluate dimensional issues and develop appropriate counter measures on new programs in conjunction with the project co-ordinator and/or customer
- Liaise between customers, Q.A., Engineering, Manufacturing and subcontractors
- Plan and prepare PPAP submissions on new products and engineering changes to meet customer deadlines and customer specific requirements (PSO/SQMS and Run @ Rate)
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality while managing customer sensitive documents and data that drives process and product changes
- Develop and maintain Q.A. Control Plan Package documentation and procedures both pre-launch and production
- Evaluate quality issues utilizing appropriate problem-solving techniques, CAD, statistics and GD&T as required
- Assist in TS-16949 and ISO14000 implementation and compliance
- Perform statistical studies and report data as required
- · Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. TS16949, ISO14001)
- · Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA. Follows and ensures Company procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed
- · Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
- · Conducts themselves in a professional manner
- · Keeps work area clean and tidy
- Other duties as required
Equipment/Product Familiarity:
- Equipment: PC, telephone, photocopier, fax, various fixtures, gauges and measuring instruments
- Software: Microsoft Office, Windows, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, etc.
Responsibility & Working Conditions:
Under the general direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer works independently and is responsible for all Q.A. related activities relative to the development of new and existing products. Flexibility and a willingness to travel on short notice is required. The Quality Engineer works in an office environment but may be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant. Ability to obtain and retain a valid passport is required.
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