Quality Engineer

Here at MKC, we are one of the leaders in our field of high pressure die casting andprecisionmachining for customers in the automotive and recreationalmarkets. We areproud of our 120-Year History and Culture. The Quality Engineer establishes, implements, monitors and audits quality systems and procedures to track quality to ISO/TS16949 and customer requirements. Coordinates and implements Quality activities, including launch, training and maintenance of product/process with other departments. Coordinates overall launch processes in accordance with AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and/or customer requirements.** POSITION SUMMARY** Establishes, implements, monitors, and audits quality systems and procedures to track IATF16949 and customer requirements. Coordinates and implements Quality activities, including launch and maintenance of product/processes with other departments. Coordinates overall launch processes in accordance with AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and/or customer requirements. Supervision of others including but not limited to Quality Technicians, Quality Programmers, and Calibration technicians. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and research new processes or improvements to existing processes, tooling, and equipment including gauging techniques. Analyze gauging requirements per customer specifications and cost along with considering alternative methods. Development and implementation of quality plans including AIAG APQP, work instructions, and inspection requirements to ISO/IATF16949 and customer requirements. Assures existing or new tooling and equipment meets both customer and Madison-Kipp Corporation requirements utilizing statistical techniques, tolerance analysis, process studies, etc. Serves as a team member of production personnel troubleshooting operational issues on a daily basis including corrective action plans to bring non-conforming processes or tooling. May assist in the assembly and/or installation of equipment, mainly gauging systems. Compiles and reports out data on plant operations. Coordinates and maintains corrective action systems (for internal and external) so that the identification, prioritization, and correction of problems occur efficiently and effectively. Coordinates or participates in launch process which may include budgets, Failure Mode Effects Analysis process reviews, gauging, reliability goals, etc. Attend continual improvement training seminars and instructional classes to remain current with industry standards. QUALIFICATIONS 4-year College Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and education Automotive background preferred Strong communication and organization skills. Excellent computer skills, including excel and other software. Madison-Kipp Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, a pre-employment drug screening, and post-employment background check employer. Madison-Kipp offers a competitive salary and benefits package to full-time employees that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid personal time, and paid parental leave.