Customer Quality Engineer (Grand Rapids)

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Grand Rapids (MI)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve the Quality System, ensure customer requirements are met, and drive continuous improvements across production processes.

Key duties include implementing APQP and PPAP, coordinating audits, analyzing lab data, and leading quality projects while ensuring compliance with GD&T and ISO standards. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Systems or Engineering or similar field.
2 years minimum Automotive Industry experience.
2 years minimum Quality related Field.
GD&T experience.
Auditing experience.
Proficient in MS Office.
CATIA/CAD or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Implementation of quality planning (APQP and initial sampling).
PPAP approvals, audits, reclamations, charge-backs, etc.
Examination of lab and measurement reports and initiation of appropriate measures.
Preparation, supervision, and closure of customer audits.
Implementation and monitoring of countermeasures.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
Creating inspection documents for auditors.
Overseeing customer and supplier visits.
Participation in and managing quality and customer projects.
Implementation of internal audits.
Engineering change implementation and monitoring.
Tool, process, and gauge buy offs.
PPAP submission to customers.
Participation in FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and other process documentation.
Operate Metrologic X4 Software with CMM; Faro/Romer Arm; Polyworks.
Follows all guidelines set forth in our 5s training.
Other duties based on company needs and skills.

Skills

Auditing experience

MS Office proficiency

Strong analytical and problem-solving

English language skills

German language skills (preferred)

Spanish language skills (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Systems or Engineering or similar field

Tools

CATIA/CAD or similar

Metrologic X4

Faro/Romer Arm

Polyworks

Job description

People are what make the difference at voestalpine. People who produce, process, and refine high-quality steel products in flexible, specialized companies around the world. People who make our customers’ challenges their own, and people with a never-ending drive for the search of even better solutions. Its people like you who keep voestalpine one step ahead.

Summary/Objective

The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality System, production processes, and assuring customer requirements are achieved at all times.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Implementation of quality planning (APQP and initial sampling)
Supplier coordination- PPAP approval, conduct audits, issue reclamations, issue charge backs, etc.
Examination of laboratory and measurement reports and initiation of appropriate measures.
Preparation, supervision, and closure of customer audits.
Implementation and monitoring of countermeasures.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawing, standards, and specifications.
Creating the required inspection documents for auditors.
Overseeing customer and supplier visits.
Participation in and managing of quality and customer projects.
Implementation of internal audits.
Engineering change implementation and monitoring.
Tool, process, and gauge buy offs.
PPAP submission to customers.
Participation in FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and other process documentation.
Properly Setup and run CMM using Metrologic X4 Software
Operate Faro/Romer Arm Using Metrologic X4 and Polyworks Software
Follows all guidelines set forth in our 5s training.
Other duties and responsibilities can be assigned based on company needs and skills level.
English language skills (written and spoken)
German language skills (written and spoken) preferred but not required
Spanish language skills (written and spoken) preferred but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete logs and reports

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct Supervisory responsibility. During sorting and team activities it is expected of the Quality Engineer to lead and supervise all activities and play a leading role.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires PPE at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In order to meet our customer’s demands this role may be required to perform work outside of business hours including weekends

Travel

Domestic and International occasional travel.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Systems or Engineering or similar field
2 years minimum Automotive Industry experience
2 years minimum Quality related Field
GD & T experience
Auditing experience
Must be proficient in MS Office
CATIA/CAD or similar experience required

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience in the use of SAP ERP
Metal and metal forming process experience
Resistance/Projection/Laser/Drawn Arc welding and Brazing experience
Hot Forming and laser cutting experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

This role is not supported for work authorization

AAP/EEO Statement

voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For further information about voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville Inc. please visit: www.voestalpine.com/ac/cartersville

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year