Quality Engineer in Covington
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Quality Engineer
Covington, GA
Plays an integral role in the overall quality management/kaizen activities for the responsible product groups by
working in a cross-functional team environment as well as focused individual work. Responsible for customer
liaison, supplier quality management & inline product/process quality.
Engineering Skills (General day-to-day functions):
1. Automotive Industry Background
1.1. Completely understand the process of Advance Product Quality Planning (AIAG standards) to
successfully support the organization to launch a new program from design to manufacturing phase.
This requires complete understanding of the customer drawings and finalization of feasibility
requirements. Excellent understanding of project management for on time submission of required
documents.
1.2. Basic understanding of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for new and existing programs to
document and report new product feasibility and engineering controls for smooth launch of products.
Utilizing tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, Flow charts, GR&Rs, Capability analysis for
customer critical items, detailed product layouts, and understanding customer specific requirements.
1.3. Develop inspection standards with special emphasis on control term testing for safe launch period,
statistical monitoring of performance of items through physical and dimensional properties of product
by utilizing trend charts for seasonal affects and identifying variation of individual machines.
1.4. Manage and control life cycle of new products from design validation to product validation,
submission of PPAP documentation and, monitoring safe launch activities during production to
develop special control for maintaining statistical process control. This covers reaction points for 2
sigma and 3 sigma levels.
2. General Quality Engineering Fundamentals
2.1. Able to understand the fundamental concept of Geometric dimensioning and tolerance and basic
understanding of product inspection/validation from receiving of components, to different process
and meeting customer specific requirements through final inspection.
2.2. Proficient in problem solving utilizing 5-why analysis and 8D problem reporting for supporting
customer claims, to sustain current internal processes by eliminating repeat issues. Complete
understanding of process control such as Poke Yokes for preventing root and release cause items. Able
to handle containment at customer location, understanding in transit shipment requirements and
simultaneously verifying finished and in process products.
2.3. Ability to handle various suppliers, issue complaints, drives improvement actions and review/approve
their 8D reports.
2.4. Experience and good understanding of Statistics, Design of Experiment (DOE), Correlation studies, Six
Sigma and lean manufacturing tools to continuously implement Kaizen activities for continuous
improvement.
2.5. Review product quality data on a regular basis & provide feedback to manufacturing/PE teams for
improving the process capability.
2.6. Ability to analyze contracts, purchase orders, invoices, quotes, engineering drawings etc.
2.7. IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 knowledge is to perform internal audits for both quality &
environmental standards & also supplier audits on a regular basis. Handle external non-conformances
from IATF/ISO audits and provide corrective actions.
3. Special functions
3.1. Quality engineering job is very dynamic and the daily functions will be highly changing based on the
external/internal requirements.
3.2. Able to manage multiple projects, prioritize & complete on time
3.3. Work with Engineering/Sales/R&D/SCM team on new project quotations, process costing calculations,
design/development of the products.
General Skills & Requirements:
Able to show & maintain good work ethics
Knowledge of manufacturing systems is necessary
Coordinate activities with the Quality Engineering Manager as well as all other Managers/Directors
Able to successfully coordinate a multitude of projects simultaneously
Must be professional, matured, flexible, and able to respond to multiple pressures
Must be flexible in various types of work assignments to be completed
Able to write scope of work, specifications, and procedures as needed
Will participate in meetings and also report problems to management verbally or in writing
Able to perform general administrative duties
Must accurately maintain documents, electronic files and general organization of the work
Must be proficient in computer programs such as Minitab, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook,
and Power Point
Will follow the companys standards and guidelines for maintaining quality, cost, and safety
Will maintain professional and technical knowledge by attaining related certifications and training
May be required to travel for business and work beyond normal business hours when necessary
Physical Requirements:
-Quality Engineering is a combination of desk job & practical on-hands job
-Must be able to regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
Education:
- Masters degree in science or engineering (Industrial or Mechanical) is . Bachelors degree in
Industrial or Mechanical Engineering is a must. Any quality or lean six sigma certifications will be a plus.
-A minimum of 2-3 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is
-Fresh graduates without experience can also be considered if they have strong academic understanding of
quality concepts
Salary:
-Salary range is determined based on experience, education and skill set
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