Aludyne
Quality Engineer
Aludyne, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States, 53158
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Quality Engineer provides quality support and leadership for all new and existing products and processes in the plant. Coordinates with the proper company personnel to provide timely and accurate answers for the customers. Leads development and refinement of product specific Quality systems to ensure compliance to customer standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Operates PC-based software programs including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Mini Tab Support product launches, Engineering changes and/or improvement changes at customer location and ensures Quality systems are updated to compliance Assists in training new Quality employees in all aspects of Quality inspections and document training with education and Training sign-in sheets Monitor floor to ensure product is produced to customer specification and inspection activities are being conducted in accordance with control plan requirements Help to establish breakpoint for non-conforming material Lead problem solving activities for customer issues and provide customer with complete 8D Issue of RMA for customer issues Conduct internal audits to ensure conformance with IATF 16949 requirements Support plant floor inspections and Dock Audits Develop and implement preventive actions for plant production processes Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation Devise forms/instructions for recording, evaluating, reporting quality and reliability data Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing Initiate and implement re-work instructions Prepare and submit PPAP per customer requirements Obtain PPAP approval for new product and process changes Perform/Support root cause analysis methodology using the 8D format Initiate claims to suppliers for defective materials Requirements
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Working knowledge of ISO/TS16949 IATF standard Prior automotive die casting and or machining manufacturing experience is a plus Proficient in Core Quality Tools - APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA & SPC Problem Solving tools such as 8D, Is - Is not, Cause and Effect, etc. Working knowledge with PCDMIS software and CMM Programming is a plus Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ability to read and interpret blueprints and CMM reports Effective interpersonal skills, including listening and persuasion Experienced in quality system and process audits Working knowledge of Six Sigma concepts Data collection and statistical analysis; Minitab preferred Must understand basic math and statistics Ability to use a calculator and other basic measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in a technical area such as Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Materials/Supply Chain, Engineering, etc. May consider eight (8) years of directly relevant Quality/Manufacturing experience in lieu of Bachelor Degree At least five (5) years of experience in a Quality role performing responsibilities that are same as or similar to those listed in the Job Summary Must have working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, 8D methodology, supplier quality, quality tools, and customer web-based systems Must have prior hands-on experience with testing equipment including but not limited to: depth gage, calipers, micrometer, tape measure, product gauges, and CMM preferred Physical Demands
The physical demands of this job include working in high places Work in small areas Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds Excessive bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, climbing, walking, working in oils and solvents and confined spaces Office environment at workstation Typical manufacturing environment when on shop floor Elevated noise levels Elevated temperatures near ovens and in summer Proximity to moving equipment Typical manufacturing environment when on shop floor
Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.
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Full-time
Description
The Quality Engineer provides quality support and leadership for all new and existing products and processes in the plant. Coordinates with the proper company personnel to provide timely and accurate answers for the customers. Leads development and refinement of product specific Quality systems to ensure compliance to customer standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Operates PC-based software programs including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Mini Tab Support product launches, Engineering changes and/or improvement changes at customer location and ensures Quality systems are updated to compliance Assists in training new Quality employees in all aspects of Quality inspections and document training with education and Training sign-in sheets Monitor floor to ensure product is produced to customer specification and inspection activities are being conducted in accordance with control plan requirements Help to establish breakpoint for non-conforming material Lead problem solving activities for customer issues and provide customer with complete 8D Issue of RMA for customer issues Conduct internal audits to ensure conformance with IATF 16949 requirements Support plant floor inspections and Dock Audits Develop and implement preventive actions for plant production processes Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation Devise forms/instructions for recording, evaluating, reporting quality and reliability data Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing Initiate and implement re-work instructions Prepare and submit PPAP per customer requirements Obtain PPAP approval for new product and process changes Perform/Support root cause analysis methodology using the 8D format Initiate claims to suppliers for defective materials Requirements
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Working knowledge of ISO/TS16949 IATF standard Prior automotive die casting and or machining manufacturing experience is a plus Proficient in Core Quality Tools - APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA & SPC Problem Solving tools such as 8D, Is - Is not, Cause and Effect, etc. Working knowledge with PCDMIS software and CMM Programming is a plus Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ability to read and interpret blueprints and CMM reports Effective interpersonal skills, including listening and persuasion Experienced in quality system and process audits Working knowledge of Six Sigma concepts Data collection and statistical analysis; Minitab preferred Must understand basic math and statistics Ability to use a calculator and other basic measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in a technical area such as Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Materials/Supply Chain, Engineering, etc. May consider eight (8) years of directly relevant Quality/Manufacturing experience in lieu of Bachelor Degree At least five (5) years of experience in a Quality role performing responsibilities that are same as or similar to those listed in the Job Summary Must have working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, 8D methodology, supplier quality, quality tools, and customer web-based systems Must have prior hands-on experience with testing equipment including but not limited to: depth gage, calipers, micrometer, tape measure, product gauges, and CMM preferred Physical Demands
The physical demands of this job include working in high places Work in small areas Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds Excessive bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, climbing, walking, working in oils and solvents and confined spaces Office environment at workstation Typical manufacturing environment when on shop floor Elevated noise levels Elevated temperatures near ovens and in summer Proximity to moving equipment Typical manufacturing environment when on shop floor
Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.
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