Quality Engineer- 1st Shift

General SummaryPerform detailed and complex job functions (ie. normal course of business activities). Investigate and recommend ways to improve efficiencies of daily job activities.Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinates new product development activities, and conducts project review meetings with appropriate suppliersProvides technical leadership and direction to design engineering through the development of robust technical solutions from concept to production, and helps develop product strategy for standardizationWorks with Design Engineering (US/Japan) in developing documentation including but not limited to DFEMA, DVP&R, drawings and design assumptionsSupport PSW and Prototype buildsWrite test reports to include conclusions and recommendations at plant levelEstablish production feasibility of designs working with vendors, engineers, and plant colleaguesParticipate with CFT in VA/VE & DFM/DFA workshops and implement recommendationsEnsure accuracy of documentation including but not limited to Mfg process quality documentation post SOPDirect and develop production tooling line-ups and arrange for design builds, on time delivery of tools, check and assembly fixtures utilizing solid engineering discipline and AMI GuidelinesEnsure compliance with Engineering Change procedures and approves prints on new releases or changes to parts for acceptable manufacturing feasibility and realistic toleranceAssure company and customer policies are followed, and departmental compliance with QS 9000 and ISO14001 standardsProvides to Knowledge Management and Lesson Learned systemsAudit processes, reports non-conformance to Engineering Manager or designeeAssist Packaging Engineer in the development of end item packaging designs with customer's specificationsAssist Mfg Engineering in the development of equipment ensure process tolerance + drawing tolerance still meets final assembly drawing requirementsOn all new launch components ensure 100% drawing confirmation of all supplied parts and all final assembly partsResponsible for all APQP document submissions to the customer. (Customer respective forms and timing)Responsible for Mass production Quality pertaining to accuracy of component + process producing a product to print and or inspection std.Ensures all Customer requirements are satisfied pertaining to Quality of the productResponsible for Supplier development activity when necessaryResponsible for following All AMI SOR's and SOP'sSkills and Abilities RequiredKnowledge of GD&T and ANSI standardsKnowledge of modern manufacturing methods, tools, and techniquesComputer literate in Microsoft Excel, Word, and ProjectAbility to work in a team-oriented environmentKnowledgeable of Control Plans, DOE, GD&T, PFMEA, DFMEA, DVP&R and ECMExcellent verbal, technical writing, interpersonal and organizational skills requiredMinimum Level of Preparation and TrainingBachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related fieldMinimum 5 years Quality Engineering experience in automotive industry.The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.Diversity Statement