QUALITY ENGINEER, Metal

• Key Customer liaison communicating responses for quality concerns including root cause analysis and effective counter measure implementation (travel to customer sites will be required)
• Control Plan (PQCT), FMEA and Process Flow development and documentation to support the Control Plan including check sheets, test procedures, data record sheets etc.
• Part validation and test plans
• Part requirement clarification (appearance, fit to vehicle, performance, etc.)
• Completion or outsourcing of testing to support program timelines
• Submissions for appearance, IMDS, DVP&R, NMRs, etc. as needed
• Completion and analysis of test requirements
• Process audits at all pre-production run/builds
• Verification of operator training and compliance to work instructions at all pre-production runs/builds
• Run at Rate participation and evaluation
• Reviewing and approving all related supplier part submissions/NMRs (New Model Reviews)
• Communication of performance or functional failures to production and Program Management as needed
• Updating documentation related to checks or process/part changes
• Development of operator work instructions/ training aids
• Continuous improvement activity involvement at the discretion of the Quality Manager
• Involvement in problem solving related to customer issues and concerns
• Train Quality Technicians on proper inspection techniques, record completion and other training areas.
• Ensure personal and associate awareness and understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO/TS 16949 (includes ISO 9001) Standards, and company policies and procedures. 
• During management system audit events provide evidence in support of conformance with applicable standards and procedures, and participate in corrective action activities as necessary. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS:

• ·        A post secondary education in manufacturing or business, or equivalent
  • Preference will be give to candidates who hold certification CQE designation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• ·        Minimum of 3-5 years progressive experience in a high volume automotive Quality role
• ·        Must have good communication skills, both written & verbal
• ·        Familiar with Quality Management System and Standards (TS 16949, ISO-14001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, ISO 9000)
• ·        Strong business acumen with good understanding of customer measurables
• ·        Ability to travel through the US and Canada on a regular basis.
• ·        Ability to work in a fast paced multi-tasked environment.
•         Able to read and understand Blueprints
•         Strong understanding and experience with GDT