Electrical Quality Engineer

Electrical Quality Engineer - Automotive Plant

Description

Manage daily requests for support solving issues and utilize Red X Tools to root cause.  Develop quick containments with robust long term solutions to different problems.  Present the Assembly Plant and Engineering Staff with clear problem definition and technical guidance on complex problems.  Support Launch of new products in the plant.  Manage Supplier Quality problems as they arise and work with issues using the SPPS process to document and resolve.

Scope of Responsibilities:

·       Develop quality standards and procedures for the plant.

·       Manage multiple projects with broad scope and high degree of difficulty.

·       Generate unique technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds Process, Red X and other tools as applicable.

·       Assist production in prevention of defect occurrence and recommend process changes.

·       Work with Launch Team on new vehicle builds.  Support IRT Co-Chairs as necessary and transition commodities into the team as launch progresses into saleable builds.

·       Work with suppliers to address SPPS’s issued and ensure robust countermeasures. 

·       Work with suppliers and engineering to develop inspection standards for parts and subassemblies.

·       Share Lessons Learned with Engineering to prevent repeat design or build issues.

·       Review of nonconforming parts and sub-assemblies for proper initial disposition and root cause follow-up. 

·       Coordinate periodic system and process audits at the plant and at suppliers.

·       Coordinate quality evaluation of new vehicles with engineering and production. 

·       Coordinate engineering change implementation.

·       Evaluate employee suggestions.

·       Issue technical reports and make presentations to management. 

·       Work Off-Shifts as required.

·       Domestic and Global Travel as required.

Qualifications

Required:

·       Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Understanding Electrical Schematics 

·       Demonstrated ability to attain results, while balancing technical solutions with business imperatives.

·       Solid analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems.

·       Generate technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds, Red X, DFMEA Tools and others as applicable.

·       Must excel at problem solving – root cause, containment, robust long-term solutions.

·       Exercises independent judgment in managing complex and ambiguous tasks with minimal input from supervisor.

·       Understanding of lean concepts. 

·       Thorough understanding and capacity to effectively operate in all areas of the plant production process.

·       Effective communicator with solid oral and written presentation skills.

Preferred:

·       Advanced degree in Engineering. 

·       Electrical systems knowledge in wiring or electronic module communication

·       Familiar with 7-diamond process.

·       Red X Journeyman Certification.

·       Engineering Work Order (EWO)/Parts Release familiarity.

·       Familiar with pulling prints, reading drawings, Vismoc, GDIS, GSIP, GQTS, PRTS, PADs.

·       Supplier audit experience.

·       Knowledge of PPAP requirements.

·       Production Group Leader Experience.

·       Certified Quality Engineer.