Automotive Quality Engineer in Fort Wayne

Energy Jobline ZR; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Liquid Coatings seeks a qualified professional to lead APQP activities for new programs, driving successful launches and ensuring customer requirements are understood and met.

The role includes coordinating cross-functional teams, conducting process capability studies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing to deliver quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead all APQP functions as it relates to new programs culminating in successful launch of said programs.
• Assist in developing and training all operational groups of processes and requirements that relate to the launch of new programs.
• Understand, communicate and train all operational personnel on customer specific requirements.
• Lead / participate in corrective action audits and problem solving teams to support Continuous Improvements to meet performance criteria once a new program is launched.
• Perform Process Capabilities and measurement studies using statistical techniques as necessary to support new program launch and GDT requirements.
• Develop, document, and provide for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to support quality, cost and customer expectations.
• Familiar with customer specific Quality System requirements
• Responsibility to act as liaison with external parties (customer & supplier) on matters relating to new program requirements.
• Assist in training of new Quality group associates as needed.
• Must be an integral part of the Program Management Launch team.
• Support IATF and ISO 14001 requirements..
• Audit vendor PPAP’s production materials.
• Read and Interpret GD & T
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for creating, documenting, developing all APQP documents relating to new product launches and training the operational groups to secure a successful PPAP and launch of all new programs for our Kendallc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all APQP functions as it relates to new programs culminating in successful launch of said programs.
• Assist in developing and training all operational groups of processes and requirements that relate to the launch of new programs.
• Understand, communicate and train all operational personnel on customer specific requirements.
• Lead / participate in corrective action audits and problem solving teams to support Continuous Improvements to meet performance criteria once a new program is launched.
• Perform Process Capabilities and measurement studies using statistical techniques as necessary to support new program launch and GDT requirements.
• Develop, document, and provide for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to support quality, cost and customer expectations.
• Familiar with customer specific Quality System requirements
• Responsibility to act as liaison with external parties (customer & supplier) on matters relating to new program requirements.
• Assist in training of new Quality group associates as needed.
• Must be an integral part of the Program Management Launch team.
• Support IATF and ISO 14001 requirements..
• Audit vendor PPAP’s production materials.
• Read and Interpret GD & T
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Company Description

With over 30 years of industry experience and a footprint spanning 10 United States locations, Creative Liquid Coatings is a powerhouse in integrated manufacturing. We bridge the gap between complex plastic injection molding and world-class automated finishing, utilizing a fleet of over 150 machines ranging from 85 to 5,000 tons. Our versatile paint lines accommodate a wide range of component sizes, providing a seamless, end-to-end production solution that combines massive scale with precision engineering for the most demanding industrial applications.

Company Description

With over 30 years of industry experience and a footprint spanning 10 United States locations, Creative Liquid Coatings is a powerhouse in integrated manufacturing. We bridge the gap between complex plastic injection molding and world-class automated finishing, utilizing a fleet of over 150 machines ranging from 85 to 5,000 tons. Our versatile paint lines accommodate a wide range of component sizes, providing a seamless, end-to-end production solution that combines massive scale with precision engineering for the most demanding industrial applications.