Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet established quality standards and customer requirements.

Responsible for the Control Plans and GR&R for their respective areas.
* Support FMEA development / updates as part of cross-functional team.
* Perform root cause analysis and transform the analysis into the appropriate records, documents and communications for internal and external distribution, including corrective actions as part of a cross functional team.
* Perform Measurement System Analysis including calibration records.
* Address quality rejects and customer returned material.
* Application of statistical techniques and assistance to others as required.
* Monitor and help control scrap, including pareto and corrective action analysis.
* Monitor, analyze and report on facility key indicators and associated improvement action plans.
* Assist in supplier issues as required / needed.
* Assist with process improvements and data analysis.
* Support continuous improvement activities.
* Conduct process capability studies and quality audits (LPA / CQI, Process).
* Conduct customer visits and reviews.
* Other duties as required.

Skills Required:
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Strong project management skills and leadership abilities.
* Assertive and self-motivated.
* Solid manufacturing background including Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality.
* Ability to coordinate cross-functional activities.
* Excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication (both written and oral) in English.
* Proficient in the use of MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Proficient in the understanding of Engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
* Good understanding of APQP and program management techniques.
* Understanding of IATF requirements.
* Understanding of Core Tools Requirements.
* Understanding of and able to complete CQI Audits.

Typical Experience Required/Preferred (include management experience or other specifics):
* Associates degree or higher in Engineering, preferably in Quality, Industrial or Mechanical engineering with 4-7 years' experience required.
o Work experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
* ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, with experience in the automotive industry preferred.
* Demonstrated competence in Quality related statistics.
* Certified Quality Auditor for IATF-16949 preferred.
* Experience with FMEA, Process Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.
* Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
* SAP experience preferred
* Understanding of IATF-16949 requirements
* Understanding of Quality Core Tool requirements
* Understanding of and able to complete CQI Audits
* Must be capable of performing duties with limited supervision.