Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer you will report to the Global Quality Director of PPG Advanced Surface Technologies. Main aspects of the role include improving and implementing business processes, investigating quality problems discovered by customers and leading problem solving teams to determine cause and develop corrective actions to prevent future reoccurrences. You will also develop and implement quality methodologies to transform the workspace from a reactionary organization to an organization.

PPG Advanced Surface Technologies designs, produces and commercializes different film technologies including paint protection films and paint films for different uses including Automotive OEM and automotive aftermarket applications.

• Investigate customer-reported quality issues and collaborate with them to improve our quality.
• Analyze processes to identify problem situations; review facts and create solutions using operational and engineering guidelines, procedures, regulations, industry standards and past successes.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Production, Engineering, and other departments to resolve issues and to improve systems.
• Monitor quality performance data, used to track progress to goals and to lead corrective action; involve other tasks and assist each team with actions to increase performance improvements.
• Lead employees in problem solving processes including 8D, and 6 Sigma and other forms of statistical problem solving tools.
• Provide training to individuals whose work affects quality issues in the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Participate in internal audits, corrective action program, and improvement events providing hands on support.
• Develop error proofing strategy, process capability analysis.
• Lead the improvement and implementation of several aspects of our QMS.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within a technical quality field or an equivalent environment.
• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
• Expert in the use of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, PPAP)
• Experience in Tier 1/OEM automotive industry.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Experience with Lean and other CI methodologies.
• Domestic and international travel required up to 20%.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location, which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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