Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Position Description

Are you proud to be a part of something?  Do you have the determination to provide quality work?  Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?  Are you ready to be a part of a team?  

SMP Automotive System Alabama Inc. develops and manufactures plastic parts and highly integrated modules for the automotive industry. They company is a member of the Motherson Group, one of the 22 largest automotive suppliers worldwide We invite you to view some of our products at: www.smp-automotive.com/en.

SMP is a unique company that solicits and values employee contributions and involvement and invests in employee development in preparation for the challenges of the automotive supply industry.  For prospective team members who possess values, are passionate about what they do and want to truly make a difference, joining our company can be a life-changing opportunity.

We are looking for a talented Quality Engineer to join our growing team. A Quality Engineer is responsible for the enforcement and optimization of the QA management system for ensuring fulfillment.  

What you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the implementation of and compliance with the QA management system by all the affected departments
• Coordinates Cross functional teams to generate and 8D Corrective Action report and to implement the agreed upon action items
• Utilizes brainstorming tools such as Ishikawa charts, 5-Why Analysis and others
• Develop tools to collect and analyze data (trend and pareto charts). Can generate appropriate charts from a database.
• Updates Control Plans, Work instructions and other documents
• Participates in PFMEA reviews
• Conducts Statistical studies, analyzes data and determine proper course of actions
• Conducts Gage Studies, analyzes data and determine proper course of actions
• Participates with the preparation of pertinent PPAP documents
• Ensuring compliance with all the documentation systems; customer portals; etc
• Error elimination measures and process optimization
• Introduction and maintenance of modern measurement and evaluation systems QA
• Preventive customer support
• Audits
• Ensuring a high level of supply quality by regular quality monitoring of purchased parts.
• Ensures that the requirements of China's Implementation Rules for Compulsory Certification of Motor Vehicle Products (for interior trim parts: CNCA-C11-09:2014) are fulfilled and that the complete implementation is secured and adjusted periodically according to the given changes.
• Ensures that CCC certified products at all times comply with the Chinese product standard (for interior trim parts: GB 8410-2006)
• Ensures that a procedure exists that controls the labeling of the product with the CCC logo
• Ensures that a procedure exists which controls the marking of the CCC logo and assures that it is not applied on faulty or non-certified products. The procedure must also make sure that the logo cannot be put on any products that have been modified after certification without an adjustment of the certificate. 
• Ensures that the CoP Control Plan is created and implemented
• Ensures that any relevant changes are announced to the Chinese Certification Authority before production of marked CCC products is allowed. 
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What will you bring to the table (Skills/Experience Required):

• Bachelor in Industrial, Mechanical, or any related Engineering degree, Economics, Business Administration or relevant work experience
• 2 years of experience working in the position in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry
• Quality management systems, automotive (IATF 16949 Standard)
• Measuring room technology, laboratory methods 
• Gage R&R; other MAS studies are preferred
• Experience with leading cross-functional teams in generating and implementing full 8D Corrective Actions reports
• Statistical Process Control skills – can generate reports with raw data from a database
• Can generate a Control Plan
• Can develop Work Instructions and Operator Standards
• Can review and revise PFMEA
• Knowledge of PPAP requirements
• IT Knowledge (MS Office, SAP)
• Excellent MS Excel and Powerpoint skills 
• English language skills
• Preferred:   ASQ CQE or ASQ CQT
• Preferred:   Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Preferred: Knowledge of Plastic Injection Molding; painting and assembly processes
• Preferred: Production methods (for example, Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping)
• Preferred: experience with managing and supervising people
• Preferred: knowledge of VDA standards
• Preferred: Certified auditor (IATF and/or VDA)
• Preferred: experience as an operator in the manufacturing floor
• Preferred: knowledge of the Mercedes-Benz Customer Specific Requirements.
• English language skills

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Necessary Attributes:

Must possess our Core Values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity

What will you enjoy from working with us?

• 120 hours of PTO and 32 hours of unplanned PTO (sick) time per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401k with company match (100% on 1^st 3% and 50% in 4-5%)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Prescription Plans (Pick from 2 plans)
• MetLife Dental (Pick from 2 plans)
• MetLife Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance Policies for Team Member & Family
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy for Team Member and their families
• 100% Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• 100% Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Paid Volunteer Time (Charity)
• ADP LifeMart Discounts for Team Members
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Safety Shoe Allotment
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allotment
• Team Wear Allotment
• Recognition for your hard work and achievements!
• Opportunity for new challenges! We are growing!
• Paid training

If you can demonstrate your extraordinary successes in the areas above, then we would love to hear from you!  Please gather your resume, along with a summary of your successes referencing the questions above and apply at www.smp-automotive.com/en.

Offers are contingent upon passing all background and drug screen.