Quality Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Quality Engineer coordinates, administers and performs the quality function of an engineering and technical nature to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs.

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, they are responsible for investigating problems and coordinating corrective actions. They are a liaison to customers and suppliers on quality and reliability issues.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Quality Engineer manages the advanced product quality planning process for new model launch.
• Write and implement procedures for gage and inspection standards, engineering changes, product audits, standardized work and any other quality related functions.
• Evaluate proposed changes in design, process and materials to current specifications.
• Investigate problems and coordinate corrective action and follow up with customers and suppliers on countermeasures.
• The Quality Engineer assists suppliers in developing quality systems which will improve quality and cost.
• Customer contact for any problems, design issues, countermeasures and responsible for written verbal communications to all pertinent personnel.
• Review technical publications to determine possible application of new methods, techniques and equipment.
• Analyze reliability and quality performance through statistical analysis.
• Completion and documentation of all phases of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
• Prepare and submit all necessary PPAP documentation per AIAG guidelines.
• Develop gauge concepts and procure gauges for specific programs.
• Work with component and tooling/equipment suppliers to improve products and resolve -manufacturing problems. This may involve travel to the specific customer or supplier location.
• Participate in Simultaneous Development Teams (SDT's).
• Participate in internal audits as required.
• Train Quality and Production personnel in Quality requirements relating to specific programs.
• Support the Product Introduction Process through all phases of prototype fabrication and delivery.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance in the automotive industry (required).
• Bachelor's degree with statistical background, certified quality or reliability engineer through A.S.Q.C or equivalent work experience (preferred).

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