Quality Engineer

* Implement quality systems with special emphasis on maintaining IATF16949 & ISO 14001 certifications. Monitor and maintain QS/TS/Quality Operating System requirements

* Coordinate supplier quality management metrics including but not limited to preventative and corrective actions & PPAPs for current and new customer programs.

* Support Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP/PPAP)

* Track and maintain quality related metrics for reporting both to external & internal customers.

* Serve as liaison between local Plant and external Quality system auditing body.

* Manage and coordinate tasks of Quality Technicians and Quality Engineers.

* Responsible for coordinating investigations and responses to customer complaints.

* Manage Customer Quality Rejects and Returned Material and 8D Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.

* Maintain internal documents system for corrective actions

* Report quality systems results and metrics.

* Maintain GM, Ford and other Customer Assessments.

* Oversee process capability studies and quality audits.

* IATF auditor training

* Support Scrap / rework reduction investigations

* Support problem solving via phone as necessary during off shifts and weekends

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing technology preferred
• 5 or more years related quality experience.
• MSA dimensional study.
• Must be able to assemble a PPAP package to submit to our customer
• Quality System tools experience preferred, i.e. DOE, FMEA, PPAP, GR&R, QFD, SPC, CPK, QS/ISO/TS.
• CMM and related Metrology skills.
• Working knowledge of plant processes and systems.
• Technical knowledge of product and quality techniques.
• Solution oriented with the ability to investigate and analyze data for problem solving.
• Project Management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail focus.
• Understanding of Lean Principles
• Thorough understanding of process engineering principles.
• Statistical training.
• ASQ or equivalent Quality Certifications is a plus
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.
• Must be able to handle stressful/pressure situations in a professional manner.