Advanced Quality Engineer

ADAC; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Muskegon, Michigan, is looking for an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality support during new program launches. The role demands expertise in automotive standards, a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, and a minimum of 5 years' experience in quality engineering. Responsibilities include ensuring that quality requirements are met on time and providing launch engineering support. Candidates should be proficient in APQP, PPAP, and have strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in automotive Tier 1 manufacturing.
• Knowledge of APQP systems and PPAP skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program deliverables meet timelines and quality requirements.
• Provide launch engineering support during product development.
• Coordinate with manufacturing processes for quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Microsoft Products proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer

ASQ Certification: CQE, CQT

Tools

SPC

MSA

PPAP

FMEA

Job description

The Advanced Quality Engineer is responsible for providing leadership and quality support on new program launch teams (including changes and improvements) to ensure that the team is meeting ADAC and customer APQP requirements, timing and expectations through Product Development Process and flawless launch practices.

Job Family: Engineer/Technical

• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, pays attention to others’ insights, advice or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
• Nimble Learning: Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. For example, experiments to find the best possible solution and gains insight from test cases. Makes use of new concepts and principles when addressing problems. Learns from mistakes to avoid repeating them.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
• Meet program deliverables on time on new/existing programs, while following the ADAC APQP procedure, IATF/AIAG requirements and the specific customer requirements.
• Provide launch engineering support and direction in the quality process during the development of programs, including problem solving, meeting internal deliverables on time, and working to minimize customer concerns.
• Meeting objectives as defined in performance agreement and completing assignments set forth by management on time.
• Review and disposition supplier Tier 2 PPAP submissions for accuracy and ensure they meet the customer requirements
• Customer interface and support during product development and trial builds and meeting customer deliverables on time.
• Collect, prepare and verify documentation from multiple departments for submission to OEM's for PPAP submittal. Submit documentation to internal, and external Customer based Web sites. Launch CN's for new programs and CN's for engineering changes.
• Review prints using the drawing check sheet for accuracy, and ensure all customer requirements are met. Review part layouts/ scans.
• Coordinate with mfg processes and conduct capability studies on variable data points and create reports for capability.
• Facilitate team toward clean/green dimensional studies, coordinate/lead team (PM, PM, ME & TE) through the process meeting the design and OEM requirements and expectations.
• Create Control Plans, participate in the development of FMEA's, review DV and PV test plans for accuracy to verify that they align with the Customer requirements.
• Coordinate the Appearance Approval Process with mfg team and prepare AAR's for submission to OEM's, Collect boundary samples, make program master parts, define critical areas on our products for associates, , provide incoming supplier masters, and prepare first piece inspection sheets.
• Create containment plans for new launch with photos and samples. Work with plant associates and team leaders to cross train on Customer quality requirements.
• Attend core team meetings, staff meetings, Web Ex customer meetings and participate in OEM online training
• Collaborate with gauge designers and Engineers to design, develop and track gauges from quote to delivery to manufacturing, including MSA's. Report areas of concern to the core team.
• Participate in problem solving activities during launch phase, and support Customer concerns as required.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or Technical equivalent experience
• Background in automotive Tier 1 manufacturing, OEM Customer Specific Requirements
• 5 or more years of experience as a Quality Engineer / ASQ Certification: CQE, CQT - preferred
• Knowledge for Ford Quality Systems required
• Knowledge of APQP systems and PPAP skills required
• FMEA and Control Plan experience required
• Experience with quality systems, root cause analysis (8D / Kepner Tregoe), vendor related quality, in-process and final inspection
• Solid understanding of variation and core quality tools - SPC, MSA, Process Capability
• Gauge development and buy-off experience
• Dimensional Control and GD&T
• All other duties as assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Leadership skills to motivate, coach, and guide team for performance metrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Products.
• Ability to provide leadership around conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team work environment.