Quality Engineer - Automotive-Dedicated Quality Engineer
Thule has an exciting opportunity for an Automotive-dedicated Quality Engineer who will manage OEM customers and expectations for quality requirements. Manage supplier, internal and external quality issues with regards to OEM requirements. Manage environmental requests from customers and Thule products. Lead the implementing and maintenance of the ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 quality management system in Seymour, Forest Park, Milford, and Granby; ISO 14001:2015 in Seymour, Forest Park and ISO 45001:2018 in Seymour, Forest Park, Granby, Calgary and Milford. Manage surveys and audit requests from customers. Own full documentation and updates to the QMS / EMS / H&S management systems. Manage environmental requests from customers and Thule products.ResponsibilitiesCreate/maintain, improve and implement documentation, logs and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001: 2018 standardsHelp develop/maintain a training program and training matrix for all departments to ensure ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 compliancePrepare PPAP and International Material Data System documentation for OEM customersDevelop methods and procedures for inspection, testing, and evaluation.Ensure that acceptance criteria for finished & semi-finished products are adequately defined and are being followed for OEM productsRepresent Quality in OEM project team meetingsAttend production meetings and report on quality concerns and issuesConduct and coordinate Internal ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 AuditsFacilitate FMEA’s, Risk Analysis and Core Quality toolsInitiate and follow up on initiated Engineering Change Order (ECO) processSupport Quality collecting and reporting on key metricsSupport environmental requests, customer surveys and requests Review and reduce scrap from manufacturing and input information into ERP systemCreate or improve and implement management systems, processes and programsLead person coordinating daily Quality activities for OEM customersDocument and analyze returned product and suggest quality/design improvementsConduct layered process audits with management of finished goods and report resultsConduct 1st piece/1st article inspections using surface plate inspection equipmentTrain and assist Quality Associates in assigned job functionsOther functions as required and assigned by supervisorRecommended RequirementsEngineering degree required, with 3-5 years of experienceGood understanding of Quality Systems development and implementation, auditing, goods sampling and inspection methods (including surface plate and comparator), quality tools and techniques, SPC/SQC, and ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001: 2018 standards.Experience with OEMs and portalsGood understanding of Lean Manufacturing and IMDS principlesComputer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint). Knowledge of M3 system a plus.Self-motivated, action-oriented individualProven skills of multitasking and decision making. Good oral and written communication skillsWe believe in strong teamwork. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.Thule, Inc. requires you to complete an on-line application for any of our job openings. In the event you have a disability in which you are unable to complete the on-line application, please call 1-800-725-6562 for assistance.About Thule Group Thule Group is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Active Life, Simplified — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport&Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Juvenile & Pet Products (car seats, strollers, bike trailers,child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Packs, Bags & Luggage (hiking backpacks, luggage, laptop- and camera bags). Thule Group has about 2,600 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2023, sales amounted to SEK 9.1 billion. www.thulegroup.com.Type of employment: permanent position | Contract type: unknown | Number of positions: 1 | Full-time equivalent: | City: Seymour, Connecticut | County: Connecticut | Country: United States | Reference number: 2024/11 | Published: 2024-10-16 | Last application date: 2024-11-16