Engineer, Quality/PPAP

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Morelia; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to lead the quality engineering function on new and current programs.

You will coordinate DFMEA/PFMEA activities, develop quality documents, and ensure PPAP packages meet customer requirements. The role involves collaboration with design, program, and account teams, conducting gauge studies, and driving continuous improvement in quality across internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree / Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent experience.
• One year minimum experience in automotive industry.
• Skilled in reading and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality customer requirements.
• Ability to complete PPAP packages to customer requirements.
• SPC GD&T Calibration OMNEX

Responsibilities

• Leads the Quality Engineering Function on both new and current programs.
• Key interface with Divisional PT team (Design Engineers, Program Engineers, and Account Manager).
• Participates with the Program Engineer in the development of DFMEA considering lessons learned and warranty.
• Participates with the Manufacturing Engineer in the development of PFMEA considering lessons learned and warranty.
• Develops and implements quality documents for new product programs including control plans, inspection reports, master samples, visual aids, and work instructions.
• Establishes gauging requirements and fabrication of gauging approvals.
• Leads gauge studies (R&R) activities.
• Manages PPAP packages for internal and external customers.
• Provides customer liaison support for launch activities.
• Leads problem solving using Cooper Standard's processes; responds to customers in a timely manner.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership & multi-tasking

Client trainings coordination

Education

Engineering degree

CQE certification

Job description

Job Description: GENERAL SUMMARY (Describe the overall duties and responsibilities of the job)

The Plant Quality Engineer is responsible for the overall quality control and quality planning activities for new, existing programs and is the designated quality representative on the Program Team (PT). In this function the Quality Engineer ensures the control plans, PFMEA, PPAP, inspection, gauging, GD&T is consistent with customer and Cooper Standard's requirements. Ensures the quality and compliance of all products and product events for both internal/external customers, and supplier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES (Duties required for successful job performance)

• Leads the Quality Engineering Function on both new and current programs as assigned.
• Key interface with Divisional PT team (Design Engineers, Program Engineers, and Account Manager).
• Participates with the Program Engineer in the development of DFMEA's by taking into consideration lessons learned, known customer/internal problems and warranty.
• Participates with the Manufacturing Engineer in the development of PFMEA by taking into consideration lessons learned, known customer/internal problems and warranty.
• Develops and implements quality documents for new product programs including control plans, Inspection reports, master samples, visual aids, and work instructions.
• Establishes gauging requirements, fabrication of gauging and approvals.
• Leads gauge studies (R&R) activities.
• Is responsible for manages the preparation and submission of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages for internal and external customers.
• Provides customer liaison support for launch activities.
• Leads problem solving process for all quality related issues utilizing Cooper Standard's problem. Solving processes and or the applicable customer processes, forms, standards and provides timely responses to customers.
• Visits customers pro-actively if is necessary to resolve quality concerns.
• Works with Purchasing, Engineering, and others as required for resolving supplier quality issues.
• Publishes all necessary quality documents including quality alerts, containment gates and work instructions, and rework procedures to ensure compliance to quality requirements.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the overall activities of receiving/outgoing quality functions.
• Establishes safe launch process for new parts, reviews data on a regular basis, drives process improvements and establishes exit plan based on data.
• Participation in change management activities and ensures changes are properly managed, approved and implemented effectively.
• Participates in Layered Process Audits and external 3rd party audits.
• Participates in training of new manufacturing associates.
• Review of quality reports to ensure part conformance to customer and internal requirements and drive actions to improve quality.
• All the responsibilities and follow the authority assigned according to the FTM-EHS-12 Roles, Responsibility and Authority Matrix from ISO 14001 /45001 Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as IATF 16949 Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are met. Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean. SPC Improvement Other assignments as directed by the Quality Manager.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE (Required occupational qualifications and other requirements)

• Engineering degree / Certified Quality Engineering (CQE) or equivalent experience.
• One year minimum experience in automotive industry
• Skilled in the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality customer requirements.
• Ability to complete PPAP packages to customer requirements.
• SPC GD&T Calibration OMNEX

REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES (Those needed to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills.
• Leadership skills.Able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Desire Mandatory trainings by client (In case of not having them, they will be programmed in the annual training plan)

Position Type: Regular Additional Locations: Additional Information: Remote Status: On-site

Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems. Cooper Standard employs approximately 24,000 people globally and operates in 21 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.cooperstandard.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor