What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Detroit Chassis LLC?

Job Description

Overview :

The role of the Quality Engineer is responsible to drive reduction in external and internal indicators thru problem solving techniques; containment, permanent corrective actions, and In Station Process Control (ISPC); Error Proofing; Visual Control, Work Instructions / Operation Processes at the operator level. Primary focus is to ensure Plant certifications, ISO9000; ISO / TS16949; ISO 14001.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Ensure that the overall Plant is established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with QS9000 / ISO / TS and associated customer requirements.
The Quality Engineer must update Control Plan, FMEA process to ensure corrective actions efforts are effective.
Ensure that the Plant Document Control Process is established and ensure the proper communication of nonconformance / noncompliance conditions that violate the process.
Leader for Variation Reduction Team, VRT.
Ensures data collection, charting, SPC / CPK studies are being performed on a regularly scheduled basis.
Champions the Quality Alert process on all quality issues, ensuring full station containment and proper inspection station verification.
Hourly monitoring of assembly conditions to prevent defective product from reaching the Customer Acceptance Line.
Administering Yard Audit and Campaign practices according to documented procedures.
Daily review of repair data to ensure that corrective action measures are appropriate to prevent defects from reaching the Customer.
Lead problem-solving activities for internal and external concerns relating to assigned programs using the 8D process. (In-process, Supplier, CAL, and Warranty field concerns. On current, or advanced programs)
Writes / develops / maintains all Control Plans using the proper PQP process, linking the Control Plans to the PFMEA, ensuring product quality is maintained through proper implementation and or usage of developed Control Plans.
Ensures Production Trial Runs (PTRs) are completed on engineering changes and or product launches.
Attends all engineering change meetings representing Quality department.
Document all activities as required.

Communications

Gives presentations during the BSC on quality performance, using charts and or reports as required.

Gives presentations during the VQR on quality performance, using charts and or reports as required.

Administration

Maintains Capability / CPK study schedule plant wide

Maintains Plant Documented Control Procedure

Maintains Plant QS9000 / ISO / Certifications

Develop Plant TS16949 / Environmental 14001 Certification

Skills and Abilities

Work cooperatively with union representatives and employees.

Must communicate effectively in writing and orally with direct reports and fellow coworkers

Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Must demonstrate continuous effective efforts to improve quality operations

Must Demonstrate ability to review process deck / work instructions / Operator Instruction Sheets to ensure operator is following process for standardization

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum two (2) year degree in Quality Control or ASQ certified Quality Engineer, and or equivalent 4 years combination of education and experience

Minimum one year ISO auditor

Minimum 1-year experience in APQP on new products in the automotive industry.

AIAG and or related quality systems knowledge.

Ability to problem solved using 8D, 5why analysis, and fishbone diagramming.

Systematic problem solving skills

Ability to use word, excel, power point, and SPC programs

Must be able to read and apply the Quality Control Plan process

Must be able to read and apply the PFMEA process and how it connects to the Quality Control Plan.

Excellent writing and communication skills

Must adhere to all Quality System requirement

Must have knowledge of Six-Sigma green or black belt process

Company Description

Detroit Chassis, a subsidiary of SPECTRA LLC, produces rolling chassis, complex subassemblies and modules, and complete vehicles for the automotive, RV and commercial truck industries, with one stop design and engineering solutions.

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