QUALITY ENGINEER

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Review and answer request for inspection orders (RFI) responses from PDC’s and processing centers
· Create Field Wires in responses to RFI’s
· Contact Suppliers on issues relating to nonconforming material
· Provide input for Problem Report Resolution (PRR) for supplier issues
· Apply order writing control on suspect stock
· Interface with SPO and Product Engineering to resolve part issues

Job Description
Work involves functioning as the quality support for the manufacturing facility, and as a technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve quality issues. In addition, the work includes monitoring current production quality metrics, field warranty metrics and providing technical support to ensure products conform to quality standards. One must apply diversified knowledge of quality engineering principles and practices to produce and/or coordinate the solutions to complex problems. Considerable creativity and initiative are required. Independent judgment is required with some direction from the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities include:
· Supports manufacturing by resolving manufacturing and supplier issues
· Reviews and communicate design and manufacturing changes
· Participates in internal and supplier audits
· Ensures products conform to internal and external quality requirements
· Handle all supplier containment activities and problem solving
· Assure supplier understanding of product and submission requirements to the plant
· Lead Fast Response reviews related to required quality metrics for the plant
· Provide technical support
· Function as liaison between engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve quality issues and to provide technical support
· Determine cause of supplier quality problems (w/ SQE assistance) and coordinate/implement effective and timely corrective actions
· Maintain required documentation and files
· Maintain tool calibrations for the plant, and issue purchase requisitions
· Handle all supplier/internal scrap and problem reporting to suppliers
· Audit plant floor quality
Qualifications
Key qualifications and experience include:
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality discipline preferred or must have extensive technical experience/training in manufacturing, quality, or engineering. Desirable course work would include probability and/or statistics
· 1-5 years’ Experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering (in a highly regulated industry)
· Experience in implementing advanced quality planning processes preferred
· Knowledge of quality assurance systems, requirements, procedures, Red-X, etc.
· Experience working in medical device industry is a plus
· Experience working with and/or auditing domestic and international suppliers is a plus
· Excellent written and oral communication and documentation skills
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
· Hands on experience in manufacturing and knowledge to build quality parts
· Highly proficient in print reading and interpretation of part measurement
· Demonstrated thorough knowledge of probability, statistical quality control and design of experiments
· Demonstrated thorough knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, facilities and equipment
· Demonstrated thorough knowledge of corporate and division quality standards, policies, and procedures
· Demonstrated expertise in investigating complex quality problems and applying sound technical judgment to develop possible solutions
· Very high level of analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution where problems are complex
· Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from supervisor
· Strengths should include collaboration, building relationships, and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate others in group situations
· Strong computer/technical aptitude

Required Skills/Experience:·

• Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – Intermediate level
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, FMEA, SPC, Lean/Six SIgma and DoE
• Knowledge with Lotus Notes or other email communication tool – Intermediate level·
• Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally
• Good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations
• Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills
• Design Software (CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Partners with senior management to analyze and solve issues
• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
• Ability to drive quality initiatives with plant management opposition
• Strong automotive knowledge
• Position related experience – 5 years
• Relevant auto industry experience required – 3-5 years
• Past GM work experience required – Entry level (<1 year)
• Areas of expertise include: Project Management, Quality Assurance

Required Education/Training/Certifications/Licenses
· High School Diploma or GED
· Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Chemial Engineering

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance