Quality Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Quality Engineer with a leading automotive manufacturer locatedin Warren, Michigan.

Pre-Production Operations builds proto-type vehicles.

These vehicles are used by our Product Engineering teams to validate the product and Manufacturing teams to develop the manufacturing processes.

The PPO QE utilizes problem solving methodologies to support proto-type vehicle build activities. The QE evaluates issues to determine preliminary root cause, establishes issue ownership (Design, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, PPO) and supports the overall issue resolution process. The QE will engage with global and cross functional teams on a regular basis.

• Provides technical assistance to Pre-Production technicians.
• Acts as a liaison between PPO and engineering, manufacturing engineering and suppler quality issues during the proto-type build phase.
• Conducts easel board meetings by leading teams through the global issue resolution process.
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project.
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions.
• Leads easel board review meetings and participates in Issue Resolution Team (IRT) meetings.
• Interacts with Suppliers and leads containment efforts for Supplier Quality issues including acceptance of 5 phases and submitting cost recovery documentation.
• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Participates in opportunities to drive change and continuous improvement with current practices & processes.
• Strives to expand professional knowledge/development thru available training & certifications (i.e. Red X; DFSS etc.).
• Lead/ participate in the development/ implementation/ utilization of sediment reduction tools & initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Oral and written communication skills and comfortable presenting to large groups and varying levels of management.
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills.
• Ability to work within teams.
• Ability to read and comprehend blue prints, GD&T, math data and other engineering documentation.
• Ability to read and understand CMM, FARO, Scan reports and other types of critical data as it relates to engineering design and supplier components/sub-assemblies.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.