Engineer, Quality

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support plant staff in achieving quality objectives and driving continuous improvement. The role involves working with customers, leading APQP activities, and coordinating SPC and process audits.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality systems (QS-9000/TS16949), excellent communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to travel to customer plants and Cooper Standard sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or 2-year degree with 2–5 years in manufacturing growth
• Thorough grasp of manufacturing activities
• Experience with quality systems and data analysis
• Ability to read/interpret highly technical documents and reports

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities, including part warrants and documents
• Coordinate problem solving for customer concerns and improvements
• Visit customers to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement
• Lead/train plant personnel in quality functions and disciplines
• Coordinate SPC-related activities and data analysis
• Support process audits with quality team
• Promote a safe work environment
• Travel to customer plants and Cooper Standard sites as required

Skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Quality tools knowledge

QS-9000 knowledge

TS16949 auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASQ Certification Quality Engineer

Tools

QS-9000 quality system

TS16949 internal auditor

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Remote Status

On-site Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems. Cooper Standard employs approximately 24,000 people globally and operates in 21 countries around the world.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor