QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER (S027)

Knorr-Bremse; Ciudad Acuña; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holiday Paid Time Off

Major medical expenses

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Bendix, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continual improvement in manufacturing quality. You will coordinate internal and external 8D reports, act as a liaison for PSA procedures, and communicate customer quality requirements across the plant.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Quality/Manufacturing Engineering, 2+ years in Mechatronics, and a Six Sigma background. On-site role with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality inspectors and drive customer and supplier quality activities in the manufacturing side.
• Manage containment tasks and lead quality initiatives to improve product performance.
• Maintain customer quality metrics and support PSA procedures and IATF-16949 compliance.
• Possess authority to stop production or shipment if product quality is compromised.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Mechatronics

Six Sigma

Education

Engineering degree

Green Belt / Red X cert

Job description

|ON-SITE/REMOTE:On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting 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. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.
• 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

What does Bendix have to offer you?

• Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
• Vacation Premium
• Major medical expenses
• Christmas Bonus
• Life insurance
• Educational assistance program
• Wellness program
• Saving Fund
• Pantry Vouchers
• Personal Days Paid
• Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
• Attendance Bonuses
• Cafeteria Subsidy
• Subsidy for prescription glasses
• Medical service in plant
• Recognition Programs
• Gym