Engineer, Quality

Cooper Standard; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support plant staff in achieving quality objectives through continuous improvement and direct customer coordination.

You will lead APQP activities, coordinate problem solving, visit customers, and train plant personnel in quality disciplines. Travel to customer sites and suppliers will be required.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree or two-year degree with 2–5 years manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication with hourly and management staff.
• Strong problem solving and SPC capability.
• Proficient in applicable computer programs.
• Knowledge of quality tools and QS-9000/TS16949 systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead APQP activities, including part warrants.
• Coordinate problem solving for customer concerns and improvements.
• Visit customers to resolve issues and coordinate continuous improvement.
• Lead and train plant personnel in quality functions.
• Coordinate SPC aspects for assigned products.
• Coordinate process audit analysis with QA technicians and analysts.
• Perform duties assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined.
• Travel to visit customer plants, suppliers and Cooper Standard plants.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Problem solving

Statistical process control

Computer literacy

Quality tools

QS-9000/TS16949 auditor

ASQ certification

Education

Bachelors degree

Two-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Responsible for day-to-day support to plant staff in developing and maintaining quality objectives through continuous improvement and direct customer coordination.

Job Description

• Coordinate and lead in all APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities, including part warrants and related documents
• Coordinate all problem solving and improvement activities relating to customer concerns/issues
• Visit customers as necessary to resolve issues and coordinate continuous improvement
• Lead and train plant personnel in quality functions and disciplines
• Coordinate all products assigned SPC (Statistical Process Control) aspects
• Coordinate process audit analysis with quality department technician and analysts
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined
• Must be flexible and able to travel to visit customer assembly plants, suppliers and other Cooper Standard plants as required

Qualifications

• Possess strong communications skills and the ability to effectively interface with all levels of hourly and management both inside and outside of the plant.
• Strong technical skills.
• Possess strong problem solving skills as well as statistical process control capability.
• Computer literate in applicable programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge in quality tools.
• Understand / worked in QS-9000 quality system. Individual may also be a TS16949 systems internal auditor and/or ASQ Certification Quality Engineer.

Education And/Or Experience

• Four year (4) college degree or two (2) year degree and 2-5 years experience with a strong growth pattern in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess a thorough grasp of manufacturing activities.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents of highly technical nature.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small & large group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Able to perform all basic mathematical functions.
• Able to use computer software for data analysis as required for the job requirements.
• Able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office setting, customer visitation and plant floor.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts typical of a manufacturing environment.
• The noise level in the work environment on plant floor is moderate and hearing protection is required while in the production areas of this location.

Position Type

Regular

Additional Locations

Additional Information

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing [e-mail] with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.

Remote Status

On-site