Automotive Mfg Quality Engineer

North American Stamping Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stamping Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure customer satisfaction and uphold NASG quality standards. You will act as liaison between customer and NASG, drive corrective actions, support manufacturing, and develop engineering staff within the Quality department.

You will lead problem solving, oversee APQP/PPAP activities, and participate in audits to maintain robust quality systems. A strong background in GD&T, FMEA, and core tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering (or relevant experience)
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• 5 years manufacturing experience; 3 years in automotive manufacturing; 5–10 years in quality functions

Responsibilities

• Support training and development of engineers and technicians in problem solving and improvement tools
• Act as customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG to resolve issues
• Create and maintain Control Plans, FMEAs, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection documentation
• Guide Production on part inspection and gage use
• Lead corrective and preventative teams and track open issues
• Support and participate in MRB reviews and product containment
• Participate in Layered Audit and New Product Development as needed
• Coordinate internal/external/customer audits and quality improvements

Skills

Control Plans/FMEA/Flow Diagrams

GD&T/SPC/Gage R&R

Problem Solving/Root Cause Analysis

Leadership/Go-See leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in metrology/industrial/mechanical/electrical/electronics engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Tools

ShopEdge

QCBD

Minitab

PC DMIS

Job description

Join our team and help build what comes next.

We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager or designate. This position is responsible for customer satisfaction and acts as liaison between the customer and NASG. Responsible for maintaining customer and NASG quality standards and policies, supporting Manufacturing to resolve concerns, driving corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvements, and development of engineering and technical staff within the Quality department

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Support department training and development of engineers and technicians in problem solving improvement tools and communication methods
2. Act as the customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG as required to resolve issues
3. Creation and maintenance of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection documentation
4. Provide guidance to Production group related to part inspection
5. Aid in gage design reviews and purchase of applicable gages
6. Assist production with inspection, SPC, gage use
7. Participate in MRB review and product containment activity
8. Lead Problem Solving activities for the timely resolution to internal and external CAR's and customer quality related issues
9. Lead Corrective and Preventative teams, maintain and track Open Issues Logs
10. CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary
11. Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..) as required
12. Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
13. Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
14. Ensure proper containment procedures are followed when poor quality is detected
15. Support manufacturing when abnormalities occur, solve the problem or elevate upward
16. Ensure that all abnormalities to the standards are documented, escalated, and resolved while working together with Team Members to improve the standard for better Safety, Quality, and Productivity
17. Provide support in the absence of the Quality Manager
18. Participate in Layered Audit process
19. Participate in New Product Development as necessary
20. Support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
21. Support Internal / External / Customer audits as required
22. Support Quality Manager in coordinating individual, team and plant improvement activities
23. In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering(Or relevant experience)

• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Experience:

• 5 years manufacturing experience
• 3 years in automotive manufacturing
• 5 – 10 years cumulative in Quality functions

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Master level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
• Master level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
• CMM Operation after programs and set up are established.
• Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
• APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools
• Master level understanding of Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach
• Highly organized
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills
• Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis

Language Skills:

• Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
• Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment

Computer/Software:

• Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
• ShopEdge
• QCBD
• Minitab
• PC DMIS
• Customer Portals

Training:

• Internal auditing
• Automotive Core Tools
• CMM operation
• Fundamentals of IATF 16949
• Other Baseline items