Program Quality Engineer

Hanon Systems; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive supplier is seeking a Program Quality Engineer based in Novi, Michigan. This role involves ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer expectations by overseeing the product development process and managing audits. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing and quality systems, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge of AIAG quality standards and customer-specific standards is desired. Skills in project management, communication, and a proficiency in Korean are pluses.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in manufacturing processes or quality systems.
• Experience focusing on customer expectations and deliverables.
• Knowledge of ASPICE and Functional Safety (ISO26262) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer deliverables and requirements are understood and implemented.
• Participate in audits and verify that quality documents have been met.
• Manage the APQP process and ensure new model programs meet customer timing.

Skills

Knowledge of AIAG Quality standards (i.e. DFMEA, PFMEA, CP, PPAP etc.)

Strong project management and team leadership skills

Communication & negotiation skills

Ability to speak, read and write Korean

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

The Program Quality Engineer has the responsibility to make sure that every function and operation in the

organization follows the Hanon Product Development System (HPDS) for new model programs to ensure Hanon meets customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure customer deliverables and requirements are properly understood, planned and implemented by participating in gate reviews and program management meetings
• Participate in customer audits, internal audits, meetings for changes in dedicated program, commissioning of new equipment, evaluation of measuring equipment, trial runs – verify trial run process is robust and all quality documents and procedures have been met prior to trial run.
• Manage and support Hanon plant APQP process including but not limited to cascading customer specific requirements, manufacturing feasibility, run at rate, PPAP documentation review and safe launch plan approval and track performance to safe launch plan. Ensure new model programs are meeting customer timing.
• Responsible for training Hanon personnel in HPDS procedures and requirements.
• Verify DVP&R and PVP&R meet customer requirements for testing, number of samples and the definition of “pass” is understood.
• Ensure the new model process adheres to the HPDS process and where applicable the GPEP process for electrical and electronic components.
• Communicate new model timing and quality concerns by highlighting Risks, Issues and Opportunities in the program management Enterproj process to inform the team and management of potential risks to the program.

Years of Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in manufacturing processes/ quality systems

Degree Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s Degree strongly preferred

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications

• Knowledge of AIAG Quality standards (i.e. DFMEA, PFMEA, CP, PPAP etc.)
• Knowledge of Customer Specifics and Standards (VDA, Q-Offer, etc.)
• Knowledge of statistical tools - six sigma greenbelt or black belt certification preferred.
• A history of focusing on customer expectations/deliverables
• Strong project management and Team Leadership, communication & negotiation skills demonstrated by the ability to lead multiple, simultaneous projects
• Knowledge of ASPICE and Functional Safety (ISO26262) a plus
• Ability to speak, read and write Korean language preferred