What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at JTEKT Column Systems NA?
Job Title : Quality Engineer
Company : JTEKT Column Systems North America
Job Type : Full-Time
About Us : JTEKT Column Systems North America is a dynamic and innovative Tier 1 automotive supplier, heavy truck, off-road / utility and manufacturer of steering columns and related systems. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. As we continue to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineer to join our team.
The Benefits : We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. JCSNA supports all aspects of the individual - self, health, wealth and community. We provide affordable benefits for you and your family members. Our benefits include :
- Medical, Dental, Vision,
- Virtual Medical Services
- Bonuses and Company Paid Medical Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan company match
- Company paid life insurance and STD
- Vacation time, plus 12 company paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus more!
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Quality Manager.
PURPOSE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 APQP
3.1.4 Provide customer support as needed.
3.2 PPAP
3.2.4 Assure the PPAP Approvals, or Interim Approvals, are communicated per applicable procedures to all affected departments.
3.3 Metrology
3.3.4 Ensure that problems are communicated to appropriate departments and corrective actions are taken and documented.
3.4 Material Review
3.4.1 Participate in MRB meetings as assigned per JCSNA procedures.
3.5 Supplier Quality
3.5.3 Coordinate APQP and PPAP activities per applicable JCSNA procedures.
3.6 SPC Program
3.6.3 Provide support to Manufacturing in regards to root cause analysis and problem solving.
3.7 Corrective Action System
3.7.3 Participate in and / or coordinate C / A activities as assigned.
3.8 Manufacturing Support
3.8.4 Development and maintenance of inspection instructions per Control Plan requirements and applicable JCSNA procedures.
3.9 Customer Support
3.9.2 Issue CAR's for customer concerns.
3.10 General
Requirements
MEASUREMENTS / COMPETENCIES
4.1 Accomplishment of set goals, including documentation, organization, and timeliness.
4.2 Performance in areas of responsibility (including internal audit performance).
4.3 Problem solving accomplishments.
4.4 Effectiveness of customer support.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional environment, as well as a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This role also is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
QUALIFICATIONS
7.1 High school diploma or equivalent.
7.2 CQE, CQA, or 4 year degree (or willingness to obtain within one year).
7.3 Minimum 2 years automotive experience.
7.4 Familiar with TS / IATF System requirements.
7.5 Experienced in problem solving and reporting (i.e., 8-D, PR / R, QR, etc.).
7.6 Computer literate.
7.7 Based on specific job requirements :
7.7.1 Experience in blueprint reading and GD&T
7.7.2 Experience in Internal or External System Auditing
7.7.3 Metrology (CMM, gage calibration, measuring systems, etc.)
7.7.4 Experience in advanced quality planning
7.7.5 Supervisory experience
7.8 Good communication skills, both oral and written.
7.9 Team player.
7.10 Self-motivated.
7.11 Willing to travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
8.1 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.
8.2 This position requires the incumbent to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally and regularly requires walking, sitting, talking, and using hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift, unassisted, up to 32 pounds. The employee will be required to use a computer for extended periods of time and talk on the phone. Specific vision abilities required by this job are close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday.
This position requires extended hours and possible weekend work.
TRAVEL
Local travel to various worksites is required.
DISCLAIMER
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP / EEO STATEMENT
It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training, and termination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
