Advanced Quality Engineer

Colonial Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Delta Dental

VSP Vision

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Additional Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities, develop control plans, and drive quality improvements across production launches in automotive environments.

The role requires 5+ years in quality engineering, with at least 3 years in automotive manufacturing, and strong PFMEA proficiency. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Quality certification preferred (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, CQA, etc.).
• 5+ years in Quality Engineering and 3+ years in automotive manufacturing/assembly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PPAP packages per customer requirements for new launches.
• Lead APQP from program award to SORP + 90 days.
• Lead Control Plan development and appraise SME for commodities.
• Support plants during tooling run-off and track corrective actions to closure.
• Represent the company to obtain PPAP approval from customers.

Skills

PFMEA

APQP

Quality Systems (ISO9001/IATF16949)

Problem solving

MS Office

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

ADVANCED QUALITY ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY:

Support quality activities at Business Unit centric plants and provide quality leadership during pre-production builds and until exit gate is completed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) package according to customer specific requirements for new launches.
• Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process from program award through start of regular production (SORP) plus 90 days.
• Lead the Control Plan development.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on his/her commodities to support the plants for the duration of the program.
• Perform reverse PFMEA during tooling run-off and track corrective actions to closure.
• Represent Android with customer to obtain PPAP approval.
• Integrate lessons learned across APQP activities for all plants.
• Assist in the development of verification and error proofing practices.
• Internally communicate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Program Management on opportunities within the supply chain for quality improvement.
• Propose improvements to Quality policy and systems.
• Assist in training plants quality procedures.
• Assist in run at rate activities during launch.
• Assist plant to utilize root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) to diagnose/prevent/correct failures during launch.
• Work in conjunction with plants to utilize SPC data, when required, to monitor process variation and to diagnose problems.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Quality Certification preferred (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, CQA, etc.).
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of Quality Engineering and at least 3 years in an automotive manufacturing/assembly environment.

TRAVEL:

Travel Required: Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans, ISO9001 or IATF 16949:2016 Quality Systems.
• Understanding of APQP process.
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering with respect to one or more of these areas: automated assembly equipment, product assemblies, tooling, fixtures and gauges.
• Demonstrated ability in using problem solving methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting and the ability to influence all levels of staff.
• Sense of urgency and an overall customer satisfaction focus.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office suite of software, especially with use of Excel.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

BENEFITS:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Competitive Benefits