Quality Engineer

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The Quality Engineer role is being merged into a role to include IATF experience. Below are additional areas that we’d like you to include in your search.

• ISO 9000:2015 and IATF 16949 automotive quality mgmt. system experience
• MUST be IATF Auditor certified
• Must have automotive experience
• Document control, reporting, review experience
• Perform document audits
• Advanced MSOffice skills
• Key understanding of Quality Management Systems and Core Tools

Effective verbal, written, presentation and relationship building skills needed.

Position Summary: The Quality Engineer (QE) will collaborate with all departments in developing new products to meet customer and TS-16949 requirements, covering all quality aspects of PPAP, prototypes, and ongoing product development.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in Quality Engineering, a technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years in an automotive manufacturing environment, with expertise in welding and assembly.
• Proficiency in computer applications and CAD.
• Experience with TS-16949 procedures, APQP, PPAP submissions, GD&T, Flow Diagrams, FMEA, Control Plans, Statistics, Fixture Development, and working with tooling subcontractors.
• Strong skills in basic measurement tools (height gauge, micrometer, etc.).
• Proven experience in root cause analysis using methods like 8D, 5 Phase, and Drill Deep.
• Advanced knowledge of ISO9001:2015 / IATF16949:2016, customer requirements, and B.I.W. part-to-part assembly.
• Familiarity with destruct testing, measurement, and metrology inspection methods.
• Expertise in CMM and scan reporting.
• Basic knowledge of stamping for B.I.W. components.
• Supplier management experience.
• Familiarity with Quality systems like QSB+ and BIQS.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and mentor colleagues.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.

Duties:

• Champion and resolve quality issues within scope.
• Understand customer product and engineering specifications.
• Lead program launch activities from the quality perspective.
• Train and mentor quality and production personnel.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with MSC personnel on APQP and new component development to meet deadlines.
• Implement new procedures and processes in prototype product launches.
• Manage program fixture builds, ensuring cost, timing, and quality standards.
• Actively contribute to PFMEA development and maintenance.
• Review problem reports, ensuring resolutions prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate dimensional issues, develop countermeasures with project coordinators and customers.
• Serve as a liaison between customers, QA, engineering, manufacturing, and subcontractors.
• Plan and prepare PPAP submissions to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
• Safeguard customer-sensitive documents and data.
• Maintain Q.A. Control Plan documentation pre-launch and during production.
• Utilize problem-solving techniques, CAD, statistics, and GD&T to address quality issues.
• Support TS-16949 and ISO14000 implementation and compliance.
• Perform statistical studies and report data as required.
• Ensure adherence to safety programs and company policies.