Quality Engineer

GT TECHNOLOGIES INC; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GT TECHNOLOGIES INC in Defiance, OH seeks a Quality Engineer to plan, direct, develop, design and implement quality processes for manufacturing operations. You will work with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and provide direct support to operations for identifying and improving quality issues.

The role requires BS in Engineering and 5 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in automotive supplier manufacturing, with a focus on leading teams and improving quality

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (BSEE/BSME) or related field, 5 years quality engineering experience preferred in auto supplier manufacturing.
• Ability to lead a team of Quality Technicians and provide direction.
• Experience with high volume assembly and functional testing processes.
• ASQ CQE and CQA certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality systems & TS16949/IATF16949.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve existing Quality Systems.
• Document and control Control Plans, PFMEAs, Quality Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms, etc.
• Monitor adherence to quality standards and drive improvements.
• Be a member of the Internal Audit Team.
• Direct workers in inspection and part layout to ensure control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Ensure training on quality requirements, methods, and procedures.
• Coordinate corrective actions with customers and suppliers; monitor SPC usage.
• Lead reduction of scrap and improve First Time Quality.
• Communicate quality performance to teams and leadership.
• Assist Engineering to ensure process changes follow proper notification process.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team supervision

Auditing

Documentation

Education

BS in Engineering (BSEE/BSME)

Tools

ASQ CQE

ASQ CQA

IATF16949

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Defiance, OH 43512

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: QA - Quality Control

Overview

Plans, directs, develops, designs, and implements quality processes for manufacturing processes. Works with customers and suppliers in developing quality standards and resolving quality issues. Provides direct support to operations for identifying, improving, and resolving quality related issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and improvement of existing Quality Systems.
• Responsible for documenting and controlling Control Plans, PFMEAs, Quality Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms, etc.
• Monitors adherence and conformance to quality standards.
• Provides skills as member of the Internal Audit Team.
• Direct workers engaged in inspection and part layout activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Ensure all employees receive training in quality requirements, methods, and procedures.
• Assists teams in developing effective quality measurements that can be used to drive continuous improvement and communicates quality performance measurements to the teams and leadership.
• Responsible for all activities relating to Gage Control and disposition of parts.
• Leads and assists all employees in the reduction of scrap and the improvement of First Time Quality.
• Communicates and works with customers on quality issues.
• Responsible for coordination and monitoring of activities related to external/internal corrective actions.
• Responsible for the effective use and monitoring of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Works with Engineering to ensure process changes are not made without the correct notification process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (BSEE, BSME) or related field and / or 5 years' experience in quality engineering, preferably in the tier one/tier two automative supplier manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lead a team of Quality Technicians and give direction as needed.
• Experience with high volume assembly and functional testing processes.
• ASQ, CQE and CQA certification preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid comprehension of automotive quality systems and general product specifications (function, appearance, dimensions, tolerances).
• Excellent presentation, communication, problem solving and negotiating skills, and possess a passion for excellence in dealing with customer quality issues.
• Automotive manufacturing background with direct OEM APQP experience.
• Thorough understanding of statistical quality control and manufacturing plant quality management systems such as TS16949 implementation and auditing techniques.
• Expert level editing and document management skills - AIAG, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA control plans, problem solving, MSA and other manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of measuring equipment design and GD&T.
• Must have a working understanding of quality systems such as SPC, bar charts, failure analysis and quality standards such as IATF16949.
• Project management knowledge; experience with internal auditing, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma a plus.
• Willing to work overtime and willing to travel 20% with minimal notice.
• Proficient in problem solving tools (5-why, 7-step, 8D, Drill Deep, etc.) and team facilitation.
• Good written and oral communication skills as well as a strong sense of dedication to detail and follow-up and ability and initiative to work independently.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.