Manufacturing Quality Engineer - PPAP & Continuous Improvement

Colonial Group; Portage, Northern (MI, KY); Ibrido; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Colonial Group is seeking an Engineer, Quality (Manufacturing) to lead quality activities across new product development, internal QA systems, and customer support. Responsibilities include PPAP/documentation, supplier quality coordination, and problem solving. Candidates should have engineering credentials and automotive quality experience; up to 15% travel may be required. This role is based in Portage, MI.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years automotive quality experience required or equivalent.
• ASQC CQE certification is a plus.
• Experience as Internal Auditor for IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 is a plus.
• Agree to complete all post-hire training.

Mansioni

• Performs quality function assignments during Design Input/Output to ensure quality and tools are considered.
• Develops and maintains PFMEA, Process Flow/Control Plan, Quality Inspection Standards, First/Last Piece Instructions, Receiving Inspection Instructions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements for quality plans.
• Interprets drawings and GD&T, DV/PV testing requirements, CSP, KPIs.
• Utilizes MSA techniques to qualify gages and metrology equipment.
• Applies SPC and statistical analysis (PPK/CPK) for process capability.
• Supports supplier quality with PPAP reviews and supplier audits.
• Manages Appearance Approval Report (AAR) processes with colorants and customer color harmony.

Conoscenze

Computer literacy

APQP/PPAP/MSA

GD&T/FMEA

Problem solving

IATF 16949/ISO 9001

Metrology

SPC/Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation

Wonderlic score

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

3–5 years automotive quality experience

ASQC CQE certification

IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Auditor experience

Strumenti

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Minitab

Customer portals

Descrizione del lavoro

Colonial Group is seeking an Engineer, Quality (Manufacturing) to lead quality activities across new product development, internal QA systems, and customer support. Responsibilities include PPAP/documentation, supplier quality coordination, and problem solving. Candidates should have engineering credentials and automotive quality experience; up to 15% travel may be required. This role is based in Portage, MI.