What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at TechUSA?
Job DescriptionEnsure products conform to established requirements and standards through audit, inspection, and test activities. Interact with internal departments at all levels and external customers and suppliers.Responsibilities
- Formulate procedures, specifications, and standards for products and processes following customer requirements with consideration to ISO / TS standards.
- Establish communication links with customers, vendors, and internal departments to effectively convey quality control information, test results, and corrective measures.
- Conduct root cause analysis of quality problems and develop and implement corrective countermeasures using 5P, 5 Why, and 8D methodologies.
- Provide daily instruction, guidance, and assistance to quality inspectors.
- Compile and analyze data to support departmental reports and prepare and distribute various reports and documentation related to departmental activities such as Material Supply Quality and Quality Report to Customer.
- Develop and implement quality system planning, efficiency improvement, and measurement system programs to meet company and customer quality and control demands.
- Perform PPAPs and provide support to APQP activities, design and procure inspection gauges, conduct gauge reliability studies, and create calibration, inspection, and test standard forms.
- Act as a liaison to customer PQEs and other representatives for new product development and existing programs.
- Conduct internal and external supplier audits to meet IATF requirements.Essential Skills
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 3 years in a quality engineer role
- Experience working directly with automotive OEMs (experience with GM / Fiat or any other Detroit Big 3 is a plus)
- Proficiency in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why)
- Experience with PPAPs and APQP
- Problem-solving experience such as 8D and 5 Why methodologiesAdditional Skills & Qualifications
- Certified auditor preferred
- Knowledge of FMEA
- Experience with PLEX (SAP)
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Experience in metal stamping, fabrication, welding
- Assertive personality
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Gage design experience
- Experience with 3D scanners, specifically KeyenceQualificationsBachelor's Degree required3 years in a quality engineer roleProficiency in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why)Experience with PPAPs and APQPProblem-solving experience such as 8D and 5 Why methodologiesKnowledge of FMEAExperience with PLEX (SAP)Strong problem-solving skillsExperience in metal stamping, fabrication, weldingAssertive personalityProficiency in AutoCADGage design experienceExperience with 3D scanners, specifically KeyenceMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
