Advanced Quality Engineer

Summary

Job Description

Responsible for creating, documenting, developing all APQP documents relating to new product alaunches and training the operational groups to secure a successful PPAP and launch of all new programs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead all APQP functions as it relates to new programs culminating in successful launch of said programs.
• Assist in developing and training all operational groups of processes and requirements that relate to the launch of new programs.
• Understand, communicate and train all operational personnel on customer specific requirements.
• Lead / participate in corrective action audits and problem solving teams to support Continuous Improvements to meet performance criteria once a new program is launched.
• Perform Process Capabilities and measurement studies using statistical techniques as necessary to support new program launch and GDT requirements.
• Develop, document, and provide for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to support quality, cost and customer expectations.
• Familiar with customer specific Quality System requirements
• Responsibility to act as liaison with external parties (customer & supplier) on matters relating to new program requirements.
• Assist in training of new Quality group associates as needed.
• Must be an integral part of the Program Management Launch team.
• Support IATF and ISO 14001 requirements..
• Audit vendor PPAP’s production materials.
• Read and Interpret GD & T
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not Applicable
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree in Quality Engineering or a minimum of two years related experience and/or training in Quality or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Language Skills

Ability to write reports and business correspondence; ability to effectively read and interpret blue prints;

ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, groups of associates,

management representatives, suppliers and customers. Ability to utilize computerized word processing and

e-mail systems in the day-to-day functions of the job.

Reasoning Ability:

Requires analytical and problem solving knowledge, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Certificate, Licenses or Registrations:

N/A

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. Exposure to extreme heat or cold may be encountered. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work will typically be from eight to ten hours per day, five days a week, with occasional travel, by car or commercial aircraft, for external meetings with customers. Must be able to travel on short notice both nationally and internationally.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This Job Description Does Not Constitute A Contract For Employment/An Equal Opportunity Employer