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1st Shift Quality Assurance Engineer / New Model

HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE LLC
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description : SUMMARY :

The New Model Quality Assurance Engineer will support Heartland in performing Advanced Product Quality Planning for new products. An amount of time not to exceed 30% may also be devoted to supporting documentation and data requirements for process changes to current mass-production parts (eg. internal and / or supplier Process Change Requests).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned) :

  • Coordinate New Model planning activities in a cross-functional team including Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, and Japanese associates within Heartland and at our parent company Shigeru Ltd.
  • The successful team member must develop a good working knowledge of the Subaru Intellaquest document submission system.
  • Develop critical new model product documentation, including Inspection Standards, Control Plans, Ballooned Drawings, QVA & QVB reports (part testing & dimensional data), and Appearance Approval Reports.
  • Provide Project Management for critical tasks, including working with Japan on the development of part-dimensional fixtures, working with Purchasing on ordering necessary component parts from suppliers (including CKD parts from Japan and customer-provided material), and working with production to schedule trial part runs.
  • Ensure the Quality Assurance department remains on schedule in submitting customer-required new model documentation and participate in and manage the dimensional measurement of trial parts.
  • Maintain tracking spreadsheets for project status and Problem Follow-Up sheets for part trials.
  • Lead cross-functional PFMEA teams, and work with Production to incorporate quality countermeasures and lessons learned from current and past mass-production parts.
  • Provide systems support to HA-Greencastle in the employee’s areas of responsibility (travel 10% max).
  • Participate and lead various 5s and continuous improvement activities, as opportunities arise.
  • This position has the responsibility and authority to stop production or shipment in the event of nonconformity.

Requirements : Qualifications :

  • Minimum 4 years automotive manufacturing experience
  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must possess above-average project management and time management skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work well with others in a team environment
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present information to diverse groups
  • Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
  • Experience with AIAG core tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
  • Ability to perform visual assessments of color and grain on appearance-critical parts
  • Ability to use basic hand gauges including calipers, micrometers, and taper and step gauges
  • MS Office Suite proficiency
  • Experience in an ISO 9001 / IATF 16949-certified injection molding environment is desirable
  • Health and Safety Conditions :

  • Know all potential work and environmental hazards.
  • PPE Requirements : Safety glasses and any other required PPE in accordance with the SWI for the jobs you may be doing.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY

    ACTIVITY

    FREQUENCY

    ACTIVITY

    FREQUENCY

    Lift

    0-10 lbs.

    Climbing

    11-20 lbs.

    Crawling

    21-50 lbs.

    Reaching

    51-100 lbs.

    Handling / Grasp

    100 lbs.

    Fingering / Feel

    Balancing

    Carry

    Standing

    0-10 lbs.

    Walking

    11-20 lbs.

    Sitting

    21-50 lbs.

    Driving

    51-100 lbs.

    Bending / stooping

    100 lbs.

    Push / Pull

    Kneel

    Overhead

    Crouching

    0-10 lbs.

    Twist / cervical

    11-20 lbs.

    Twist / torso

    21-50 lbs.

    Overhead work

    51-100 lbs.

    Vibratory tools

    100 lbs.

    Impact hand tools

    KEY : N= NEVER O=OCCASSIONAL 1-33% OF SHIFT

    F=FREQUENT 34-66% OF SHIFT C=CONSTANT 67-100% OF SHIFT

    SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    q Sedentary 10 pounds occasionally

    X Light 20 pounds occasionally; frequently up to 10 pounds

    q Medium 21-50 pounds occasionally; frequently 10-25 pounds

    q Heavy 51-100 pounds occasionally; frequently 25-50 pounds

    q Very Heavy 100 pounds occasionally; frequently 50 pounds

    Department Manager : __________________

    Plant Manager : _______________________

    HR Representative : ____________________

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