Description

SUMMARY:

This Quality Engineering position has direct responsibility for supporting strategies, plans and goals for interfacing with the Research and Development Organization in defining Key Product Characteristics and Controls, DFMEA and PFMEA applications and Conveying quality and value added improvements to design department and Implementation of “Lessons Learned” from Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and Service. In addition, this individual will lead Quality Coordination in the implementation of new Product Quality Planning involved in such activities as; Quality Gates / Reviews, product validation, Engineering Change application, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILTIES:

• Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Responsible to generate, distribute and follow-up on all applicable customer submittals.
• Responsible to coordinate any applicable process issues that pertain to rubber compounds adhesive coating, molding, etc.,
• to ensure they are effectively resolved and that results are communicated to other departments.
• Responsible to act as liaison with Elastmetall on any and all applicable processing issues as specified above.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and training in procedure and work instructions pertaining to Quality
• Assurance inspection, measurement and testing for applicable product lines.
• Support Quality readiness, implementation and flawless launch of New Projects.
• Understanding of ISO audit procedures and ability to implement procedures for compliance.
• May include travel – domestic and/or international (5%)

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree in Engineering minimum required
• 3 years minimum, Quality Engineer experience
• Ability to build a good working relationship with suppliers, manufacturing, and product engineers
• Candidate must possess skills with the use of EXCEL, PowerPoint or similar products
• Proven successful track record in leadership roles
• Experience with rubber or plastic molding a plus
• TS Certified Lead Auditor a plus
• Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
• Experience in Automotive OEM or suppliers
• Familiar with 8D problem resolution
• Ability to perform PPAP
• Familiar with PFMEAs, Process Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, APQP and other quality documents.
• Demonstrated capability in identifying Best Practices and leadership in successfully implementing these
• Exposure to Value Engineering, Lean Systems thinker, Change agent
• Must be willing to work in a results based, fast paced environment, with minimal supervision
• Communication and Interpersonal –effective facilitation skills and demonstrates high energy
• Execution – persistent drive for results utilizing sound project management, organizational and problem solving skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, procedures and/or work instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of management, associates, customers, and public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra, statistics and probability. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and financial information.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; move around the plant; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job in the production area, the associate occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and chemicals. 
• The noise level in the production area is usually loud but measured to be under 95db.