Overview

The Quality Engineer plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of the quality operation system (QOS) for manufacturing processes, materials, and products at the Piston Group.

Responsibilities

• Support and actively participates in the APQP process for new product launch.

• Lead problem solving activities and continuous improvement efforts as it relates to customer satisfaction and quality improvement.

• Maintain all aspects ISO/TS guidelines • Develop and maintain operator work instructions, Process FMEA’s, and Control Plan for work conducted on production lines.

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.• Support the selection of measurement instruments use on the production floor and determine Gage R&R accuracy. Perform and track capability studies monthly.

• Support manufacturing to eliminate scrap. Track and report daily scrap information. • Provide onsite support at Customer/Supplier site to investigate and/or address concerns.• Maintain 8D, ICA/PCA, & CI logs to resolve customer issues and prevent recurrence.• Issue Quality Problem Notice (QPN) to suppliers on quality issues, coordinate supplier and customer containment activities, and facilitate Return Material Analysis (RMA’s)

• Support Layer Process Audit (LPA) guidelines. • Track and report monthly quality performance for Warranty (R/1000’s), Plant Rejects (PPM), Process Capability, Internal Concerns (C/1000’s) for the assemble products.

• And all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; and/or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: It is preferred, but not required the candidate be knowledgeable in safety processes, Kaizan, 5S, APQP, ISO9001/TS16949, Lean, 6 Sigma, 8D, & PPAP.