Quality Engineer

US Farathane Corporation; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job Promotional Opportunities and more

Job summary

US Farathane Corporation in Georgetown, TX is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality systems and support customers with issues across our manufacturing operations. You will ensure compliance with ISO quality practices and drive improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include APQP/PPAP support, ECN handling after SOP, SPC implementation, and cross-functional problem solving to resolve quality issues and improve product performance.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience; computer literate.
• ISO9001, IATF16949, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8D problem solving experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and inspection techniques and measurement instruments.
• Capable of performing Gage R&R and capability studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality documentation and reports for customers.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities and coordinate ECNs after SOP.
• Support Run@Rates with Materials and Production teams.
• Lead and participate in SPC implementation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with customers on quality performance trends and corrective actions.
• Participate in customer quality audits (IATF, BIQS).

Skills

Quality engineering

Gage R&R

IATF16949 knowledge

PPAP/APQP familiarity

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Summary

Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality systems according to standards and to assist customers with any issues.

Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality systems according to standards and to assist customers with any issues.

Essential Functions

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

VOC

• Ongoing testing of parts ( Functional, Dimensional, Physical properties, etc.)
• Create, update and maintain Quality Documentation, Customer Contact Reports, Customer Sort Reports, Information Relating to
• Concerns, Procedures, etc.
• Serve as a focal point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Participate in / Initiate cross functional teams in the pursuit of effective problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems.
• Travel and provide support to customers to resolve problems.
• Participate and Improve in product development meetings to review engineering changes, manufacturing methods, planning and
• process specifications related with product quality.
• Coordinate with customers, related with the quality performance trends and corrective action.
• Communicate production and quality issues with employees and supervision when necessary.

APQP

• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP,etc.
• Responsible for development and support of all APQP Documentation required for PPAP, PSO ,etc.
• Responsible for the ECNs after SOP or programs in Production Phase.
• Prepare and submit APQP documentation.
• Support and work with Materials and Production departments to plan and perform Run@Rates
• Develop visual standards, system criteria, for use in manufacturing operations in a new launch and maintain for serial life products.

Plant Activities - Internal

• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Adherence to all company policies and prcedures (i.e. quality manual, associates handbooks, level II procedures, etc.)
• Perform other duties as requested by the Quality Manager and Corporate Quality
• Perform and maintain layered process audit system
• Create cell layouts, work instructions for new parts
• Responsible for participating in all customer quality audits (IATF, BIQS, etc.)
• Develop and maintain quality system for projects assigned.
• Lead and/or participate in implementation and discipline of SPC.
• Develop all quality related instruction sheets.
• Participate on 8D and Continuous Improement teams, provide problem solving consultations as needed.
• Put PPAP Packages together for submission to customer.
• Responsible or resolution of customer issues for the project assigned.
• Provide leaderhsip and guidance for quality personnel in the use of quality methods.
• Direct contact for all assigned customer base.
• Work with all customers for resolution of product quality issues.
• Perform all other duties assined by Quality Manager.
• Report any unsafe conditions to your Supervisor.
• Continue training as required.
• Understands customer specific requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Supervisor to maintain and operate a safe, efficient and quality conscious operation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

• Technical Degree/ equivalent experience. Computer literate.
• ISO9001, IATF16949, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, QOS, 8D Problem Solving experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards. Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement instrument usage.
• Capable of performing Gage R&R, and Capability studies.

Physical Requirements

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. This employee will be responsible for part inspection with constant lifting of boxes for inspection and labeling.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• Exposed to noise levels of a manufacturing environment
• Exposed to varying temperatures

Additional

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

US Farathane provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, or status as a protected veteran.