QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER (S027)

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC; Ciudad Acuña; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and update quality systems and drive continual improvement in manufacturing quality performance. You will coordinate internal and external 8D actions, communicate with internal customers, and ensure IATF-16949 compliance in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include supervising quality audits, leading containment efforts, supporting product transfers, and maintaining metrics while advocating for

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 2+ years in Mechatronics.
• Minimum 1+ year solving problems with Six Sigma – DMAIC.
• BS/BSET in Manufacturing, Process, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Industrial Engineering.
• Bilingual in Spanish & English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and supplier quality activities on the manufacturing side.
• Coordinate quality inspectors and drive production QA metrics.
• Lead containment tasks and ensure PSA procedures and IATF-16949 compliance.
• Maintain quality systems and support product transfers/new launches.
• Attend audits and support customer quality requirements.
• Stop production or shipment if product quality is compromised.

Skills

Quality engineering

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project planning

Interpersonal skills

Office suite

Lean manufacturing

Core tools

Education

BS/BSET in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

IATF-16949 Internal Auditor

Six Sigma DMAIC

PFMEA

PPAP

Job description

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Position Summary

Develop and updates quality systems to drive continual improvement of manufacturing quality performance. Coordinates internal and external 8D’s. Keeps communication with internal customers to follow up on quality issues. Acts as a liaison for the team to communicate, implement PSA procedures, Customer quality requirements and IATF-16949. Maintains Plant quality metrics and perform analysis to establish actions for improvement. Participates in product transfers/new launches.

Essential Functions

• Customer and supplier quality related activities in the manufacturing side.
• Coordinate quality inspectors.
• Drives on Customer & FTF Quality Metrics to the production areas.
• Takes ownership on Companywide Quality initiatives and launch of new products.
• Starts and leads containment tasks.
• Maintains quality systems.
• Engages in supplier quality activities to support manufacturing area.
• Maintains customer quality metrics.
• Drives reduction of internal non-conformances.
• Voice of the Customer as it pertains to Customer quality issues.
• Communicates and Supports Product Safety to Production team members.
• Attend VDA Audit.
• Visit Customer locations if needed
• Has the authority to stop production and/or shipment in case the quality of the product is compromised, in order to request the help needed to solve the problem.
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Knows and communicates the need for product safety.
• The employee has the authority to stop the production line when he/she notices that the product has a quality problem or defect.
• Support PSA activities and procedures with team members
• As well performs all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Audits to ensure that manufacturing/quality processes are properly followed to avoid internal and external rejects and COPQ.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Automotive/Trucking Industry quality requirements and ISO/IATF-16949 standards.

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years in a Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Minimum 2+ years in Mechatronics.
• Minimum 1+ year solving problems through Six Sigma – DMAIC / SPS - Red X methodology.

Skills

• Solid experience in a technical field such as Quality Engineering for assembly or machining operations
• High level of energy, enthusiasm and optimism, as well as a sense of urgency.
• Capable of working in a Team environment with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, Project planning and follow-up skills are essential
• Ability to build strong team relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• IATF-16949 /ISO14000 Internal Auditor preferred
• Experience in lean manufacturing concepts a plus
• Core tools (SPC, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP’s and MSA)

Education/Certifications

• BS/BSET degree required in Manufacturing, Process, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Industrial Engineering
• Green Belt or Red X certification is required / Black Belt certification is a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish & English fluently