Plant Production Quality Engineer

faurecia S.A.; Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering automotive technology group focused on sustainable mobility. As a Plant Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that production meets quality standards while leading continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to innovation and sustainability. You will be part of a team that values diversity and collaboration, contributing to the development of advanced technologies that enhance mobility experiences. If you are passionate about quality engineering and eager to make a difference in the automotive industry, this position is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Engaging and dynamic environment

Career development opportunities

Training resources

Multicultural environment

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of two years automotive experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Implement process control programs to ensure quality standards.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for quality planning.
• Lead pre-production and pre-launch activities for new products.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership Skills

Customer Satisfaction Orientation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Metrology

Quality Engineering Techniques

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experiences that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Description:
The Plant Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing process control programs that will assure production of finished goods that meet or exceed customer-specified requirements. He/she leads continuous improvements by utilizing the appropriate quality tools and provides data analysis.

The main missions of the role are to:

1. Approve and implement internal work instructions on the production lines and ensure that all necessary inspections are included, the necessary time is allocated in the standardized work sheets, and that the related measuring equipment is available and meets requirements (e.g. R&R study, etc).
2. Ensure the respect of the control plan and archive required quality records in accordance with the control plan.
3. Define and update the inspection instructions according to the control plan (e.g. final inspection instructions).
4. Organize and perform gauge R&R studies. Perform measurements and data collection on engineering samples, record SPC data, and coordinate line trial data collection.
5. Assess new and existing manufacturing methods as it relates to part quality, including tooling, fixtures, layouts, and equipment for potential quality/cost improvements. Lead pre-production and pre-launch activities.
6. Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities. Compile the contents and assure compliance to customer requirements for all initial production part submissions.
7. Facilitate the establishment and implementation of quality specifications, testing procedures, and standards for raw materials, processes, and finished goods.
8. Develop and recommend inspection, sampling techniques, and quality control plans, develop process control procedures to ensure production of finished products meet quality specifications and standards.
9. Provide leadership in APQP and PPAP processes to determine testing, sampling techniques, and gauging methods needed to produce new products.
10. Be a key member of the program launch team through all phases to support the Program manager and Corporate launch team.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
2. Minimum of two (2) years automotive experience.
3. Strong analytical and proven team-oriented problem-solving skills required.
4. Strong customer satisfaction orientation.
5. Ability to develop strong leadership skills.
6. In-depth knowledge of quality engineering techniques.
7. In-depth knowledge of Metrology.
8. Above average communication skills and interpersonal skills.
9. English speaking.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries, which provides ample opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values, are team players with a collaborative mindset, and have a passion to deliver high standards for our clients.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility, with an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University.
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration, believing that diversity is a strength.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road users everywhere.