Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Title : Quality Engineer

Location : Rochester Hill, MI

Type: 12- month contract.

Pay Benefits.

Job Description:

• To ensure that when the tool (Mold) is moved from one manufacturing location to another, the receiving plant can consistently and reliably produce parts to the exact same specifications as the original plant.
• This Mold transfer requires a re-validation (re-PPAP) to prove that the change in equipment, personnel, or environment has not negatively impacted the product's quality.

Responsibilities:

• Process validation: The QE validates the injection molding process at the new facility. This ensures that a robust and repeatable process can be established, documented, and controlled.
• Dimensional analysis: This role ensures that dimensional layout of initial samples produced at the new location are to print. They compare these measurements to the original PPAP data to confirm dimensional equivalence.
• Customer PPAP package preparation: They are responsible for collecting PPAP data for the tool transfer. The final package, often at AIAG Level 3 for automotive suppliers, includes:
• Audit of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
• Audit of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Audit of Control Plans specific to the receiving facility
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Revision of Dimensional results from the trial run
• Root cause analysis: The engineer must have knowledge of root cause detection for potential quality issues that arise during the transfer and validation process, using problem-solving tools like the 8D process.
• Cross-functional collaboration: They work closely with project managers, tooling engineers, process engineers, and the original supplier to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to the supply chain.
• Customer liaison: For external transfers, the QE acts as the primary quality point of contact for the customer, providing updates and submitting the re-PPAP package for final approval.

Qualifications:

• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, particularly in a tooling or process engineering capacity.
• Technical expertise: Strong understanding of injection molding, or other relevant manufacturing processes. Experience with Quality Systems like APQP and PPAP is essential for automotive production.

Skills:

• Technical background: Hands-on experience with injection molding processes, polymers, and tooling.
• Customer PPAP proficiency: A deep understanding of PPAP requirements and procedures, especially for automotive industries.
• GD&T Knowledge.
• Problem-solving abilities: Understanding of quality tools such as FMEA, Root Cause analysis, and 8D.
• Interpersonal skills: The ability to coordinate effectively across different departments and organizations to manage a complex project.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Production and Maintenance or a related fields is typically required.