What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Quality Engineer position at Vernet?
Design Quality Engineer
Job Description / Descripción del trabajo
Position Title / Título del puesto: Design Quality Engineer
Reports To / Informes a: Quality Manager
Position Type / Tipo de posición: Salaried Exempt
Hours per week / Horas por semana: 40
Work Schedule / Horario de trabajo: Monday through Friday
Department / Departamento: Quality
Orientation Period / Período de orientación: 90 days________________________________________
Position Summary / Resumen de posición:
The Design Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality throughout the product lifecycle, from development to serial production, while acting as the primary interface with customers for quality-related topics. The role includes deployment of customer requirements, management of APQP/PPAP activities, resolution of customer issues, and implementation of continuous improvement actions to ensure product and process compliance with internal and external requirements.________________________________________Key Responsibilities / Responsabilidades clave:
- Deploy customer quality requirements during product and process development
- Create and maintain Project Quality Plans
- Lead APQP activities and ensure compliance with customer requirements
- Perform risk analysis, Defect elimination plan, Design and Process FMEA
- Validate prototype builds and product/process qualification
- Develop control plans and First piece Last Piece check list
- Lead claim analysis during development.
- Manage Customer PPAP.
- Manage supplier PPAP & supplier process qualification.
- Ensure compliance with REACH, ROHS, IMDS requirements and other regulation and give evidence to customers.
- Other duties as assigned.________________________________________
Required Qualifications / Requisitos obligatorios:
3 years of experience in the Quality Department within aerospace or automotive industry.________________________________________
Education / Educación:
Master degree in Engineering or Quality________________________________________Skills and Attributes / Habilidades y atributos:
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAIR, D/PFMEA, Control Plans
- Experience with SPC, MSA, capability analysis, and risk management
- Problem-solving expertise (8D, root cause analysis)
- Auditor knowledge (VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, AS9100)
- Excellent communication and customer interface skills
- Strong project management and prioritization abilities
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Work Environment / Ambiente de trabajo:
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for over 50% of day
- Frequently moves safely about the building to conduct business
- Constantly must wear common protective or safety equipment – ANSI Z87.1 2003 standard safety glasses are required in plant
Must wear required protective equipment, including ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard safety glasses when in the plant / Debe usar el equipo de protección requerido, incluyendo gafas de seguridad que cumplen con la norma ANSI Z87.1-2003, cuando se encuentre en la planta.
Vernet US is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace. / Vernet US es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y anima a candidatos de todos los orígenes a presentar su solicitud. Estamos comprometidos con la creación de un entorno laboral diverso.
Benefits: Join a supportive, dynamic workplace with global exposure and a strong commitment to your growth. We value work–life balance and invest in our people with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to advance your career.
- Competitive salary
- Three medical plan options, including an HSA-compatible plan
- Comprehensive dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid long-term disability and group life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, Flex Fridays Off, and 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- A culture rooted in integrity, respect, trust, and teamwork
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, contribute, and thrive with a company that values you.
Vernet US is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace. / Vernet US es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y anima a candidatos de todos los orígenes a presentar su solicitud. Estamos comprometidos con la creación de un entorno laboral diverso.