Sr. Quality Engineer; Automotive Manufacturing

Sr. Quality Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

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Plans and executes activities related with development, application, adherence, and maintenance of quality standards, customer satisfaction, and operating systems compliance. The preferred candidate will have direct Tier I and Tier II Supplier experience, focused in supporting OEM standards, including but not limited to the following customers: BMW, VW and MBUSI.

• Must have experience in metal stamping and weld assembly in the automotive industry
• Must have direct experience building and executing a QMS for an automotive supplier
• Direct management experience, preferably with hourly and salary team members
• Working knowledge of GD&T with the ability to interpret CMM dimensional reports and make recommendations for production parts, samples, and prototypes as required by the quality system
• Experience with AIAG core tools; APQP, PPAP, MSA & SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans
• Must be able to collaborate with the appropriate resources to effectively problem‑solve through resolution
• Experience working through customer audits and surveys (i.e., VDA, SAQ)
• Strong working knowledge of problem‑solving tools including 8D, 5
  
  Why, Pareto charts, and Ishikawa diagrams
• Responsible for investigating internal concerns along with external customer concerns, implementing corrective action and validating the root cause as needed
• Proactively investigate ways to improve processes to reduce waste, scrap and customer concerns
• Travel to customers and suppliers when required for problem‑solving and containment activities
• Provide feedback on dimensional reports to Tooling, Engineering and Production teams
• Work with production associates to assure the proper usage of measurement instruments on the production floor
• Must have experience with IATF and ISO audit processes, policies and procedures
• Must work safely as a condition of employment
• Must be available as business requirements dictate, which may include working at different days and times
• Perform other related duties as required

• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co‑workers and management
• Effectively communicate with co‑workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner
• Treat all co‑workers with dignity and respect
• Actively support the E&E values

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from a four‑year college or university (required)
• Eight (8) or more years of experience working in the Quality function of an automotive manufacturing environment (strongly preferred)
• Ten (10) or more years of experience working in a fast‑paced automotive (OEM/Supplier) environment (strongly preferred)
• Two (2) or more years of direct management experience of department staff
• Experience working through the IATF certification and audit process
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) model launch experience (required)

• Computer skills – basic computer systems (MS Office, Outlook); ERP’s (SAP, Plex)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic algebra
• Detail oriented, organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties; solve practical problems and handle variety of variables with limited standardization

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Quality Assurance
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Location:

Chattanooga, TN | Salary: $–$ (Posted 3 weeks ago)