Quality Engineer

Description

Job Title:

Quality Engineer

Company: JTEKT Column Systems North America

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

JTEKT Column Systems North America is a dynamic and innovative Tier 1 automotive supplier, heavy truck, off-road/utility and manufacturer of steering columns and related systems. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. As we continue to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineer to join our team.

The Benefits:
We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. JCSNA supports all aspects of the individual - self, health, wealth and community. We provide affordable benefits for you and your family members. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision,
• Virtual Medical Services
• Bonuses and Company Paid Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + company match
• Company paid life insurance and STD
• Vacation time, plus 12 company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus more!

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Quality Manager.

PURPOSE

• Assist in the development and implementation of Quality Procedures in compliance with the TS/IATF Quality System Standard;
• Interpretation of established Customer and internal product quality standards;
• Participate in and/or coordinate APQP activities.
• Ensure implementation of necessary procedures and work instructions to meet requirements of Quality System. Affect processes when needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 APQP

3.1.1 Participate in and/or coordinate internal APQP activities, including development of schedules and status reports;

3.1.2 Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, and Purchasing to provide all documents and tests per JCSNA and Customer requirements;

3.1.3 Coordinate check fixture and gage development;

3.1.4 Provide customer support as needed.

3.2 PPAP

3.2.1 Coordinate PPAP Submissions for assigned programs per JCSNA and Customer requirements and maintain status reports; 3.2.2 Maintain PPAP Submission manuals for assigned programs;

3.2.3 Alert management of any schedule concerns;

3.2.4 Assure the PPAP Approvals, or Interim Approvals, are communicated per applicable procedures to all affected departments.

3.3 Metrology

3.3.1 Development of gage control and calibration system per applicable procedures;

3.3.2 Supervise and/or perform part L/O activities as assigned, including setting priorities, problem resolution, and issuance of monthly activity report;

3.3.3 CMM Programming as assigned;

3.3.4 Ensure that problems are communicated to appropriate departments and corrective actions are taken and documented.

3.4 Material Review

3.4.1 Participate in MRB meetings as assigned per JCSNA procedures.

3.5 Supplier Quality

3.5.1 Supervise Receiving Inspection and all associated activities per JCSNA procedures as assigned;

3.5.2 Monitor and follow up Supplier corrective actions;

3.5.3 Coordinate APQP and PPAP activities per applicable JCSNA procedures.

3.6 SPC Program

3.6.1 Assist in development and implementation of applicable procedures to meet JCSNA policies and Customer requirements, including training, problem solving, and review meetings;

3.6.2 Ensure Control Plan requirements are met;

3.6.3 Provide support to Manufacturing in regards to root cause analysis and problem solving.

3.7 Corrective Action System

3.7.1 Assist in coordination of JCSNA Corrective Action System (CAS);

3.7.2 Maintain Customer C/A per applicable requirements (i.e., GM’s PR/R system);

3.7.3 Participate in and/or coordinate C/A activities as assigned.

3.8 Manufacturing Support

3.8.1 Provide quality support as needed to assigned areas;

3.8.2 Communicate internal and external quality concerns to applicable departments;

3.8.3 Conduct training for Plant associates in regards to applicable quality procedures and instructions, inspection methods and measurement, and reaction plans per applicable schedules;

3.8.4 Development and maintenance of inspection instructions per Control Plan requirements and applicable JCSNA procedures.

3.9 Customer Support

3.9.1 Field Customer calls for assigned areas, issue RA”s as needed,…