Quality Engineer PPAP/APQP

NIC Global is a single-source manufacturer providing turn-key mechanical and electromechanical assembly, expert sheet metal fabrication, and global sourcing of metal and plastic components. We provide products to great customers such as Philips, PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Physio Controls, and Leviton to name a few. Our growing company employs nearly 600 people in Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. Our fun, family like atmosphere provides a great place to work where employees are celebrated through a wide variety of employee events and recognition programs. Visit us at www.nicglobalms.com to learn more. NIC Global is an equal opportunity employer.

SHIFT: 1st (4) 9's and (1) 4-hour days.

SALARY RANGE:  $70 TO $87K ANNUALLY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Review and evaluate First Article Inspections (FAIs) on parts provided from the production teams or component suppliers and determine compliance to requirements.
• Measure and evaluate quality of pre-production sample products using manual measurement tools including calipers, depth gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, etc.
• Measure and evaluate quality of pre-production sample products using laboratory equipment including CMM and 3D scanner.
• Maintain and improve the quality lab workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain equipment calibration records and coordinate annual 3rd party calibrations.
• Work with internal support groups to evaluate, analyze, and present data and recommendations for product improvements to the project teams.
• Evaluate the importance of various design elements, their GD&T complexity and provide advice to the NPI team.
• Ensure the Safe Launch Plans are executed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Automotive Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in quality, industrial, mechanical, manufacturing, or materials Engineering. Solid Experience in the field may substitute education requirements.
• 2 years’ experience in Pre-production and Initial Submission role.
• Strong experience in GD&T interpretation and analysis.
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with individuals of varying technical acumen within the organization.
• Strong work experience using Cloud-based systems, document control systems and MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience and knowledge of Computer-aided design software 
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills; ability to take complex data sets, standards, and analysis and present to target audiences.
• Solid Variation and Statistics knowledge. Ability to perform Capability Analysis (Cp and Cpk), GR&R and other MSA techniques.
• Experience with Quality Core tools (PFD, FMEA and CP).
• Analytical, organized, self-motivated and can prioritize effectively; ability to work independently as well as with others
• Project management skills such as developing, overseeing and following timelines as well as tracking quality requirements and deliverables 
   
  PHYSCIAL DEMANDS
  Ability to lift 25lbs with or without accommodations.