Plant Production Quality Engineer level 1

Plant Production Quality Engineer level 1

Job Description Job Alerts Link Plant Production Quality Engineer level 1 Division: FCM DIV NORTH AMERICA Job Type: Unlimited

Job Location:

COLUMBUS NORTH

Job Description:

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Overall responsibilities and duties:

The Plant Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing process control programs that will assure production of finished goods that meet or exceed customer-specified requirements. They will lead continuous improvements by utilizing the appropriate quality tools and provide data analysis.

The main missions of the role are:

• Conduct multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from feasibility phase to post launch quality assessment and throughout production life; reduces PPM, Scrap, and overall Cost of Quality KPI’s
• Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Engineering in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities and monitor the status throughout production life.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Assure compliance of the documented quality system (ISO/TS16949 or IATF
  16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization.
• Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintain customer complaint log and facilitate and participate in the corrective action process.
• Instruct and train personnel in techniques including Seven Quality Basics and use of audit and testing devices.
• Monitor and revise quality documentation as required.
• Visit customers and suppliers when necessary.
• Act as a liaison to internal and external customers
• Review all production methods for compliance to quality standards and for improvement of product and quality standards.
• Perform all responsibilities with ISO/TS16949 or IATF
  16949 system requirements.
• Validate gage studies with Mini Tab, leads DOE activities to replicate process/product failures; drives 5-Y and QRCI processes, process capability improvements and GAP specific analysis of variable data.
• All other tasks assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:
Minimum education level:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years automotive experience
• Exposure to Customer Interactions
• Industrial/Manufacturing Experience preferred.

Skills and competencies:

• Strong analytical and proven team-oriented problem solving-skills required.
• Strong customer satisfaction orientation
• In-depth knowledge of quality engineering techniques
• In-depth knowledge of Metrology, GD&T, PPAP/APQP, PFMEA, DOE, Capability & Gage Studies
• Alignment to Leadership
  
  Competencies:
  
  Customer Focus, Drive Results and Instills Trust
• Above average communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork, Agility, Accountability
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
• Bilingual preferred (English required)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

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