Quality Engineer

Description: Description Maintain world class quality (customer PPM), drive for 100% on time delivery, and ensures safety throughout department Participates in achieving departmental KPIs Supports ISO9001:2015/IATF16949:2016 compliance and is an internal audit process owner Establish and maintain departmental work instructions consistent with ISO/IATF standards and procedures Responsible for oversight of entire APQP and PPAP process through customer delivery Coordinates measurement system analysis activities - Gage R&R's, MSA's, etc. Reviews Supplier Quality, including Supplier Corrective Actions, Non-Conformances and PPAP activities. Works with vendors to resolve product quality issues Assists the management team regarding dispositions of suspect / non-conforming product Recommends improvements to quality functions and processes Validates and signs off on process changes affecting product quality Maintain all quality related documentation including PFMEA, Control Plan, Work Instructions, etc. Participates on new product development teams as a Quality representative Responsible for ensuring that product meets drawing specifications and customer expectations Ensures customer requirements are known, communicated, and met Proficient in Cost of Quality metrics, analysis, etc. Work with Plant Manager and Quality Manager to provide customer showroom appearance at all times Responsible for managing and completing annual PPAP’s Other duties as required Requirements: Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. World Class Customer Focus (internal/external) Working knowledge of algebra and statistics, including SPC Excellent computer skills Advanced written and verbal communication skills Ability to make presentations before internal and external management groups Problem solving and root cause analysis tools Complete understanding of quality tools and concepts: FMEA's, Control Plans, 8D Methodology, PPAP's, and ISO9001 / IATF16949 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Management, similar field or 3+ years relevant Quality Control experience; supervisory experience a plus. CQE, CQM preferred Experience working with automotive customers and/or knowledge of automotive quality tools (PPAP's, APQP, FMEA's, 8D Corrective Action process, etc.) Auditor certification for ISO9001/IATF16949 or qualified by internal training and/or experience preferred 3+ years of manufacturing experience preferable in plastic injection molding Previous experience with writing SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and WI (Work Instructions) for all functions Strong process and quality improvement experience with knowledge of 6-Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, SPC and Process Control