NPD Quality Assurance Engineer

I I Stanley Co., Inc; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

I I Stanley Company, Inc. in Battle Creek, MI seeks an NPD Quality Assurance Engineer to drive development, testing and launch efforts with internal teams and customers.

You will read 3-D data, define product requirements and use measurement tools to ensure quality across the line. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years automotive experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with CATIA/UG and MS Office for APQP work.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• 2–3 years’ experience in automotive in a technical area.
• 1 year experience dealing with customers: Toyota, General Motors, Mitsubishi, or Subaru.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide management, development, testing and launch support across internal departments and customers.
• Read and interpret 3-D data and drawings to determine product requirements and improvements.
• Communicate effectively with management, customers and internal teams.
• Discuss product specifications and manufacturing capabilities with customers.
• Compute statistical analysis to set production standards and processes.
• Use calipers, micrometers, dial indicators and fixtures to verify product accuracy.
• Use CATIA and UG for surface creation for design and development.
• Perform Gauge R&R analyses.
• Attend NPD meetings as scheduled.
• Develop APQP documents (FMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans).
• Complete other duties as directed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Customer interaction

Tools

CATIA

UG

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:NPD Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Job Id:1306

# of Openings:1

I I Stanley Company, Inc., a leading supplier of automotive lighting products, was established in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1985. Founded on the principles of respect, trust, and value, we serve a wide range of customers – domestic and foreign – by supplying them with high-quality automotive headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide management, development, testing, problem solving and launch support for the company, while working closely with multiple internal departments and with the multiple customers
• Read and interpret 3-D data and drawings to obtain knowledge regarding product requirements, manufacturing methods and procedures, component interaction, and to determine potential changes to the product for required improvements
• Effectively communicate with management, customers and multiple internal departments
• Confer with customers regarding product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, etc.
• Compute advanced statistical math, and utilize mechanical skills to determine production standards and manufacturing processes
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, fixtures and other measurement tools to check for accuracy and consistency among products
• Proficient ability to use CATIA and UG for surface creation of product to be used by design and development
• Ability to perform Gauge R and R
• Attend and participate in New Product Development (NPD) meetings as scheduled
• Proficient in development of APQP documents (process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEA, Control Plans, etc.)
• Complete other duties, tasks, or projects at the direction of the immediate supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• 2-3 years’ experience in automotive in a technical area
• 1 year experience dealing with customers: Toyota, General Motors, Mitsubishi, or/or Subaru
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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. In most cases the position will be required to stand for extended periods, use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The position may occasionally need to lift/pull up to 50 pounds and have specific vision abilities related to close and color vision. While performing the job the position is highly exposed to moving vehicles/machinery and factory equipment. The position may be required to work overtime to meet deadlines and requirements.

In addition to a fully air-conditioned work environment, I I Stanley provides a total compensation package to meet the needs of our associates and to be competitive in today's work environment. We are pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time Associates effective on the first day of employment:

• Competitive Wages
• Annual Performance Reviews & Merit Increases
• Free Medical Insurance Options for you and your family