Quality Engineer

Essential ResponsibilitiesManufacturing Process Development — Support the creation and refinement of manufacturing process flows and quality systems during new model introduction.Documentation Preparation — Develop and maintain required documentation for internal stakeholders and external customers.Process Verification — Ensure that manufacturing processes consistently produce products that meet all specifications and requirements.Quality System Reporting — Communicate quality system status, risks, and mass‑production readiness to company leadership and customer representativesCustomer Interface — Serve as the primary customer contact for Production Part Approval and new model quality discussions.Process & Product Capability Verification — Validate that processes and resulting products meet all requirements through DOE, quality audits, reliability testing, strain testing, cross‑sections, and related evaluations.Procedure & Documentation Review — Lead reviews of procedures, drawings, and documentation to ensure compliance with all quality requirements, including product, process, and document audits.Change Point Control — Manage customer‑facing change control activities, including initial Production Part Approval, New Model Approval and mass production changes.Root Cause & Corrective Action — Identify causes of issues and implement corrective actions related to customer mass production complaints, trial units, and new model product/process maturation.Quality Trend Analysis — Review historical quality trends and past issues to support maturation of new processes and products (e.g., Production PPH, Global PPH feedforward).New Model Quality Documentation — Develop comprehensive quality documents such as Process Flows, Control Plans, Maturation Plans, PFMEA, E‑Reports, Special Inspection Plans, and customer approval packages.Other Duties — Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):4 year College Degree in Related Field (ME, EE, IE, etc) or 2 year Degree + 2 years related work experienceSound knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to assist with decisions related to Electro-Mechanical ProcessesWell organized, attention to detail and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.Excellent communication skills to prepare and present technical information to all levels of management and customers verbally and written.Experience with development of SAP, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process Operations Standards, etc.Ability to lead projects obtaining the support of multiple departmentsAnalytical skills to understand product and process change points impact.Highly efficient with personal computers and common applications such as Windows, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, MSProject, Minitab.Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):Work experience automotive industry, with emphasis in electronicsExperience dealing with customers or suppliersKnowledge of Quality Systems such as IATF/TS-16949, PPAP, CAPA, NPI (New Product Introduction), APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, etcKnowledge of IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (acceptance criteria or workmanship for electronic assemblies)