Quality Engineer - Senior

Summary

Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality systems according to standards and to assist customers with any issues. Essential Functions :
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. VOC :

• Ongoing testing of parts (Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.)
• Create, update and maintain Quality Documentation, Customer Contact Reports, Customer Sort Reports, Information Relating to Concerns, Procedures, etc.
• Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Participate in / Initiate cross functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems.
• Travel and provide support to customers to resolve problems.
• Participate and improve in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning and process specifications related with product quality.
• Coordinate with customers, related with the quality performance trends and corrective action.
• Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervision when necessary.
• Leads 8D corrective action meetings

• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, etc.
• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, PSO, etc.
• Responsible for the ECNs after SOP or programs in Production Phase.
• Prepare and submit APQP documentation.
• Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run@Rates
• Develop visual standards, system criteria, for use in manufacturing operations in a new launch and maintain for serial life products.
• Perform monthly Control Plan & PFMEA Audits

• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. quality manual, associates’ handbooks, level II procedures, etc.)
• Perform other duties as requested by the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality
• Prepare reports by collecting, summarizing, analyzing data, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality control activities.
• Lead the timely processing of non-conforming material and assist in the disposition process by participating in the failure analysis and corrective actions investigation.
• Active participant in all Internal and External IATF Audits and special customer audits
• Perform and maintain layered process audit system
• Create cell layouts, work instructions for new parts
• Responsible for participating in all customer quality audits (IATF, BIQS, etc.)
• Statistical support including DOE or product and process.
• Set up SPC parameters or QAS. Instruct dimensional inspectors as needed on technique.
• Develop and maintain quality system for projects assigned.
• Lead and / or participate in implementation and discipline of SPC.
• Develop process flow and control plans and assist in process FMEA's.
• Develop all quality related instruction sheets.
• Participate on AQP teams as needed.
• Participate on 8D and Continuous Improvement teams, provide problem solving consultations as needed.
• Put PPAP Packages together for submission to customer.
• Responsible or resolution of customer issues for the project assigned.
• Coordinate gage R&R studies for all new programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance for quality personnel in the use of quality methods.
• Coordinate and / or perform capability studies.
• Development and completion of customer sample submission packages.
• Direct contact for all assigned customer base.
• Work with all customers for resolution of product quality issues.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Quality Manager.
• Report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
• Continue training as required.
• Understands customer specific requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Supervisor to maintain and operate a safe, efficient and quality conscious operation.
• Environmental Responsibilities - Cooperation with action team directives. Familiar with evacuation plans. Trained in clean-up modules. Familiar with environmental plant postings.
• Responsible for monthly APQP meetings bridging the plant and corporate business unit…