What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer (Plastics Manufacturing) position at Human Capital Ventures?
Our Client is a top-tier supplier and the leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. As a result of continued growth and new customer programs, they are looking to hire a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality systems according to standards and to assist customers with any issues.
As a Quality Engineer, you will be the interface between our client's internal technical teams, plant manufacturing, and their customer to ensure the highest possible product quality and work cross-functional to improve manufacturing processes and resolve defects.
Responsibilities:
- Ongoing testing of parts (Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.)
- Create, update, and maintain Quality Documentation, Customer Contacts Reports, Customer Sort Reports, Information Relating to Concerns, Procedures, etc.
- Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers.
- Participate in/initiate cross-functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem-solving and mistake-proofing quality problems.
- Travel and provide support to customers to resolve problems.
- Participate and improve in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning, and process specifications related to product quality.
- Coordinate with customers, related to quality performance trends and corrective action.
- Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervision when necessary.
- Responsible for the development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, PSO, etc.
- Responsible for the ECNs after SOP or programs in the Production Phase.
- Prepare and submit APQP documentation.
- Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run Rates.
- Develop visual standards, and system criteria, for use in manufacturing operations in a new launch and maintain serial life products.
- Responsible for following all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures.
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. quality manual, associates’ handbooks, level II procedures, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Ideally hold a technical degree / equivalent experience.
- Past Automotive and/or Plastics Quality Engineering experience
- ISO9001, IATF16949, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8D problem-solving experience.
- Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
- Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
- Capable of performing Gage R&R, capability studies, and reading blueprints.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have experience and/or training in Statistical Process Control, QSB, and LPA.
Location: Port Huron, MI
Term: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 P/A
Benefits: Annual Bonus, 401K, Healthcare, Strong PTO Career Prospects
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
