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Akebono Brake Corporation is Hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer Near Glasgow, KY
- Participate in Quality Improvement Activities involving appropriate resources
- Supports manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, R&D, purchasing, and other related resources in quality improvement
- Supports the development of planned activities to improve quality. (Develop action plan, assign responsibility and target dates with the team)
- Research all sources that have experience with Technology, Product, Process, &, etc. that can aid in quality improvement or process development
- Assists Quality Improvement Project Activity. (Document and track results of actions.)
- Assists problem-solving and verification of countermeasures with team
- Leads internal/external meetings related to Quality improvement projects
- Provides guidance, technical support, and analysis for improvement projects and processes
- Supports team in all aspects of quality improvement projects and processes
- Supports the team in all aspects of quality improvement and VA/VE
- Report quality system results and metrics
- Support problem-solving via phone as necessary
- IATF Internal Auditor
- 4-year college degree in engineering or technical field, preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years in the Quality Field. Quality/statistical/problem-solving training classes/seminars, Six Sigma, Shanins techniques, preferred.
- Familiarity with Automotive customers quality requirements and industry standards is preferred.
- Materials, Brake product knowledge/experience, preferred.
- Communication (written/verbal) skills
- Use of office-related software for office use
- Blueprint reading, GD&T, basic understanding of metrology
- Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry and PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, GR&R, SPC, and Manufacturing Process Experience.
- Organizational skills
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Job Summary
Full Time
$91k-108k (estimate)
04/23/2024
05/12/2024
akebonobrakes.com
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
3,000 - 7,500
1929
WILM UHLENBECKER
$500M - $1B
Durable Manufacturing
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About Akebono Brake Corporation
Akebono was founded over 90 years ago, and continues to provide the worlds automotive industry with advanced braking and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions. The companys commitment to innovation, process improvement, quality control and customer service has positioned it as a key resource for leading OEMs, Tier I brake suppliers and the automotive aftermarket. Key automotive OEM customers include Audi, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen. Akebono manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies ...
, including disc brake calipers and drum brakes, employing the Akebono Production System (APS). This business approach features proven quality control techniques to guarantee minimal process variation in all phases of production. Embraced throughout the organization, APS enables the company to consistently achieve nearly zero defects per million parts produced. Akebono operates R&D technical centers in the United States, Japan and France, and manufactures brake friction materials and components in 30 wholly owned or affiliated facilities worldwide. This includes four production facilities in Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina. All of Akebonos operations have secured appropriate QS9000 and ISO14001 certifications, and the company has received a number of quality and performance awards from customers. Worldwide, a total of 8,279 people are employed by Akebono; 3,054 in North America. In 2012, the companys worldwide sales totaled $2.1 billion (US). North American sales totaled just over $1 billion (US). Akebono has a proud legacy of achieving Japanese technological firsts. From its inception, Akebono initiated overseas technical tie-ups and offshore production. All of these activities stem from the constant demands of improving quality and increasing customer satisfaction.
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