Quality Engineer

Location

Fort Payne, AL | United States

Job description

1. JOB TITLE DESCRIPTION:

• The Quality Engineer is responsible for the co-ordination and preparation of all quality planning activities for new programs and changes/improvements to current programs at Plasman

1. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position Directly reports to: Quality Manager

1. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:

The responsibilities and authorities for this position include, but are certainly not limited to:

• Quality Plan ning - The responsibilities for planning include but are not limited to the following:
  • Control Plan (PQCT), FMEA and Process Flow development as needed
  • Part validation and test plans , including PPAP protocol , as position requires
  • Part requirement clarification (appearance, fit to vehicle, performance, etc.)
  • Incorporation of lessons learned
  • Assist in Operator training plans
  • Working with customers and Program Management on the above
  • Must have awareness of/or can demonstrate knowledge of the AIAG Core Tools, SPC, MSA, APQP, FMEA and Control Plans
• Implementation ( Do ) of the planned quality activities including but not limited to:
  • Development of documentation to support the Control Plan including check sheets, test procedures, data record sheets etc.
  • Completion or outsourcing of testing to support program timelines
  • Submissions for appearance, IMDS, DVP&R, NMRs, AAR, etc. as needed
  • Complete checking of fixture studies (MSA) and capabilities studies (SPC)
  • Development of launch instructions and inspector training
  • Development of operator work instructions including packaging instructions as required
  • Development of master and boundary samples as needed
  • Coordination of training to support the plan
  • Communication with Program Management and customer on the above
• Check ing on the output from the planned process including but not limited to:
  • Completion and analysis of test requirements, and may include ability to coordinate systems and alignment techniques
  • Control Plan and process audits at all pre-production run/builds
  • Verification of operator training and compliance to work instructions at all pre-production runs/builds
  • Run at Rate participation and evaluation
  • PPAP submissions with ability to determine actions from data reports
  • Reviewing and approving all related supplier part submissions/NMRs (New Model Reviews), AAR (Appearance Approval Reports)
• Act ing on discrepancies found during checks including:
  • Communication of performance or functional failures to production and Program Management as needed
  • Updating documentation related to checks or process/part changes
  • Complete data administration, as necessary
  • Responses to Paint Supplier and or customer concerns
  • Coordination and verification (under the direction of Program Management) on all engineering changes at their specific location.
• Other responsibilities:
  • Promote an atmosphere of team work at all times
  • Ensure that a clean and safe work environment is always maintained
  • Assist in any way to any employee, necessary to promote a successful operation emphasizing customer satisfaction
  • Knowledge and ability to operate Romer 3D Lazer Scanner, interpret data & actions from reports (WP1), as needed
  • Knowledge and experience with GD&T, as needed
  • Continuous improvement activity involvement at the discretion of the Quality Manager
  • Involvement in problem solving related to customer issues and concerns
  • Train Quality Auditors on proper inspection techniques, record completion and other training areas
  • Assist in training of production operators along with the Quality Supervisor
  • Ensure personal and associate awareness and understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO/TS 16949 (includes ISO 9001) Standards, and company policies and procedures
  • During management system audit events provide evidence in support of conformance with applicable standards and procedures, and participate in corrective action activities as necessary
  • Complete any other duties as assigned

1. HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Quality Engineer is responsible for complying with the Company Health & Safety Program including Occupational Health & Safety Legislation, regulations, standards and Company Health & Safety policies. Reference: JDA-003 Worker/Supplied Labor Health & Safety Responsibilities (Addendum to Worker Job Descriptions).

1. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the following minimum education qualifications:

• Must possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those who have completed some or all of a College level program including CQE.

1. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the following minimum work experience qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience within manufacturing quality related area with preference give to those with 1-3 years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Training, knowledge and work experience with Lazar Scanner, as position deems necessary (WP1)
• Training, knowledge and experience with PPAP, GD&T, as position deems necessary (WP1)
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal

6.5 Proven to be a leader in the areas of quality, productivity and team work

6.6 Basic computer skills; Excel, Word proficiency and preferably Access

1. MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the following minimum training:

7.1 Country Specific Hazardous Communications (WHMIS/MSDS, HAZCOM)

7.2 Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, and other relevant Company Policy awareness

• New Employee Orientation (when required)

8 OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

8.1 Understanding of expectations detailed through Organization Statements, Standards, Visions, Policies and Procedures (i.e. Mission, Values, Code of Conduct, Operational, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety) as referenced in Employee Handbooks and communicated through Orientation and/or other training awareness opportunities

8.2 Additional training requirements may be identified based on plant-specific location (municipality/province/state/country) and/or operational needs that are commensurate with the duties, expectations and responsibilities of the role within the specific plant

8.3 Ability to perform well in high pressure situations

8.4 Possess sound financial and business insights

8.5 Meets expectation rating (rating score of 2 or 3) in all applicable Competencies as defined in the Performance Management Process.

8.6 Access to reliable transportation

8.7 Must be capable of performing the essential duties which include maximum safe lifts to the 75th percentile of the employee as determined by acceptable standards

8.8 Must be able to be a leader to all employees.

8.9 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Job descriptions will be reviewed and may be revised as business requires.

Plasman is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V

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