What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at 3-Dimensional Services Group?
3-Dimensional Services Group is currently seeking Quality Engineers for both its Rochester Hills and Lapeer campus.
JOB PURPOSE: To ensure product quality requirements are identified and implemented in order to meet customer requirements. Ensuring that the Quality systems/criteria are developed, documented, and maintained for consistent quality assurance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible to support Program Managers in development and submission of all APQP documentation required for PPAP, PSO, etc.
- Testing of parts as needed (Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.).
- Effectively communicate technical issues, solutions, ideas and concepts to a diverse audience including Program Managers, Customers, and Executive Management.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure high quality product is delivered to our customers.
- Responsible for setting up inspection modes.
- Conduct proper training to appropriate personnel on Fixtures.
- Work with all levels of the team to ensure customer concerns and requirements are understood and communicated.
- Stop production when nonconforming product is discovered to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Evaluate nonconforming material and identify root cause and report on quality problems or trends for internal and external issues.
- Participate and provide input in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning and process specifications related with (to) product quality.
- Coordinate with customers, related to the quality performance trends and corrective action.
- Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervisors when necessary.
- Assist in the preparation of 8-D’s, 5Y’s, and present the reports to team members.
- Controls product quality through the development and use of P-FMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, SPC, Operator Description Sheets, Quality Alerts, and creating Quality Gates into the production process.
- Develop and implement customer required programs (FMEA’s, Control Plans, Flow Charts, Quality Inspection Instructions, SOP’s, Quality Alerts and etc.) and may be instrumental in delivery of PPAP documentation.
- Use data analytics for products/processes to investigate nonconformance history, identify trends, and drive action to reduce defects.
- Ensure containment on customer/supplier quality issues and at customer/supplier sites.
- Ensure timely completion of internal audit activities as well as layered process audits.
- Assist appropriate Program Manager in creating a plant wide environment which champions quality in all aspects of products, services and personal relationships.
- Lead and participate in nonconformance investigations to analyze and determine root cause, define corrective actions, and ensure corrective action implementation is effective.
- Supports product launches and ensures that process changes are communicated to the supplier.
- Knowledge of AS-9100, and IATF-16949 standards and supports Policy and Procedure development.
- Assists with monitoring assembly operations to determine compliance.
- Participate in/initiate cross functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems.
- Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run Rates.
- Perform other duties deemed necessary.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality manual, associates handbooks, level II procedures, etc.)
- Support Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process in order to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution as required.
Education/Special Knowledge:
- BS Degree or Technical Degree, and equivalent experience
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
Experience:
- PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8D problem solving experience.
- Quality Systems such as ISO9001, AS-9100, IATF16949, knowledge and working experience.
- Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
- Capable of performing Gage R&R, capability studies, and reading blue prints.
- Previous supplier relations experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- 3 years of relevant work experience in Aerospace or Automotive Manufacturing Quality.
- Excellent organizational & time management skills
- Self-Motivated and able to perform duties with minimal supervision
- Works well in a team environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
Ability to Relocate:
- Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person