What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advance Quality Engineer position at ExecutivePlacements.com?
Overview
Advance Quality Engineer role at Minth North America, Inc. is responsible for ensuring product and process quality from development through production of automation and gauge development. This role plays a key part in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), leading quality initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer and regulatory requirements. The AQE leads and supports lessons learned activities, PPAP document generation, continuous improvement activities, root cause analysis, and quality system enhancements throughout the product launch.
Responsibilities
Advance Quality Engineer role at Minth North America, Inc. is responsible for ensuring product and process quality from development through production of automation and gauge development. This role plays a key part in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), leading quality initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer and regulatory requirements. The AQE leads and supports lessons learned activities, PPAP document generation, continuous improvement activities, root cause analysis, and quality system enhancements throughout the product launch.
Responsibilities
- APQP & PPAP
- Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
- Prepare and submit Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation in accordance with customer requirements.
- Design & Process FMEA
- Support and update Design FMEAs and Process FMEAs.
- Drive risk mitigation and failure prevention strategies.
- Process Capability & Statistical Analysis
- Perform Gage R&R, SPC, Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk analysis.
- Monitor and improve process capability and stability.
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action
- Lead and manage issue tracking and resolution during new product trials.
- Work with cross-functional teams in resolving issues.
- Continuous Improvement
- Lead and participate in Lean Six Sigma projects.
- Quality Systems & Compliance
- Lead and maintain core documentation for the program development team.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in a regulated or high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Certifications (preferred): ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or similar
- Proficient in FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and SPC
- Proficient in GD&T
- Strong knowledge of root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, etc.)
- Experience with quality management systems and standards
- Familiarity with Minitab, JMP, or other statistical software
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Effective communicator with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- International development platform
- Dynamic and efficient team
- All-round personal improvement
- Personalized humanistic care
- Diversified working atmosphere
- Modern office setting
- Competitive compensation package
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Quality Assurance
- Automotive
