Quality Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing) Job at E & E Manufacturing Inc i

Plans and directs activities related with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards, customer satisfaction, and operating systems compliance by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.

·         Working knowledge of GD&T with the ability to interpret dimensional layouts and evaluation of production parts, samples, and prototypes as required by the quality system

·         Experience with AIAG core tools, PPAP, APQP, MSA & SPC, FMEA

·         Analytical and quantitative approach to problem solving; ability to obtain and use data to drive solutions

·         Experience working through customer VDA audits

·         Strong corrective action skills, able to lead a cross functional team and follow the issue to closure using 8D problem solving tools such as; 5Y, Ishikawa, Kepner-Tregoe, etc

·         Knowledge of all the Quality tools (DOE, SPC, Pareto Charts, Cause & Effect Analysis, Minitab, etc) and the deployment of these tools in continuous improvement initiatives

·         Responsible for investigating internal concerns along with external customer concerns, implementing corrective action and validating the root cause as needed

·         Proactively investigate ways to improve the process to reduce waste, scrap and customer concerns

·         Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility

·         Maintain an 8D log and continuous improvement system to resolve customer issues and prevent recurrence

·         Travel to Customers and Suppliers when required for problem solving and containment activities

·         Provide feedback on dimensional concerns to tool room, engineering and manufacturing

·         Work with production associates to assure the proper usage of measurement instruments on the production floor

·         Maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times

·         Implement and Audit IATF policies and procedures

·         Working safely as a condition of employment

·         Metal stamping and/or weld assembly exposure

·         Perform other related duties as needed

Expectations

·         Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job

·          Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area

·          Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management

·          Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives

·          Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations

·         Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner

·         Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect

·         Actively support the E&E values

Education/Experience/Certifications:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

Education: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study from four year college or university, required

Experience:

·         Three (3) or more years of experience working in the Quality function in an automotive manufacturing environment, preferred

·         Two (2) or more years of experience working in a fast paced automotive (OEM/Supplier) environment, preferred

·         Experience working through the IATF certification and audit process, preferred

Additional Skills Required:

Computer skills:

·         Experience with basic computer systems and Plex

Communication skills:

·         Strong Communication skills; written and verbal

·         Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

·         Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Mathematical skills:

·         Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra

Other Skills:

·         Detail oriented

·         Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties

·         Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exist