Quality Engineer

Dana Incorporated; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Kentucky is seeking a qualified Quality professional to own production-line quality, drive improvements, and coordinate APQP projects across the plant. You will develop and maintain process controls, reports, and documentation to ensure conformity with customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in automotive quality (Tier 1 preferred), strong PC skills, and hands-on experience with PPAP, PFMEA, APQP, GD&T, Gage R&R, and SPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in Quality or related field, automotive Tier 1 supplier.
• Strong PC skills including MS Office and statistical software.
• Manufacturing experience in automotive Tier 1.
• Strong communication, organizational, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific production lines and/or customer products with regard to overall quality requirements and improvements.
• Coordinate APQP projects and the development and maintenance of process improvement documentation including Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams PMFEA’s, Work Instructions, Inspection Instructions, and others as needed
• Use quality tools such as Pareto Analysis, SPC, Capability Studies, Poka-Yoke, and Cost of Quality Analysis to reduce defects and waste.
• Prevention and resolution of customer concerns using problem solving including 8D, A3, 3L5W, and other problem solving methodologies as required
• Work in a team environment and foster continuous improvement in all aspects of the plant operations.
• Provide guidance as needed: Layout, Gage Calibration, Floor Inspections/Audits, Quality Checks, etc.
• Prepare periodic reports and other data for presentations to managers and/or plant personnel.
• Facilitation of Customer PPAP submission.
• Review Customer systems for non-conformances.
• Trace and review status of engineering deviations and change requests.
• Oversee engineering deviations and engineering changes requiring customer and internal approvals and follow through with completion of changes in a timely manner.
• Create and update quality documents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.

Skills

ASQ CQE

PPAP

PFMEA

APQP

GD&T

Gage R&R

SPC

IATF 16949

Internal Auditing

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific production lines and/or customer products with regard to overall quality requirements and improvements.
• Coordination of assigned APQP projects and the development and maintenance of process improvement documentation including Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams PMFEA’s, Work Instructions, Inspection Instructions, and others as needed
• Ability to use quality tools such as Pareto Analysis, SPC, Capability Studies, Poka-Yoke, and Cost of Quality Analysis to reduce defects and waste.
• Prevention and resolution of customer concerns using problem solving including 8D, A3, 3L5W, and other problem solving methodologies as required
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster continuous improvement in all aspects of the plant operations.
• Provide guidance as needed: Layout, Gage Calibration, Floor Inspections/Audits, Quality Checks, etc.
• Prepare periodic reports and other data for presentations to managers and/or plant personnel.
• Facilitation of Customer PPAP submission.
• Review Customer systems for non-conformances.
• Trace and review status of engineering deviations and change requests.
• Oversee engineering deviations and engineering changes requiring customer and internal approvals and follow through with completion of changes in a timely manner.
• Create and update quality documents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or an equivalent field
• 3+ years experience in Quality or related field preferably in automotive industry working for a Tier 1 supplier
• Strong personal computer skills including Microsoft Office and various statistical software packages.
• Manufacturing experience – preferably in automotive industry working for a Tier 1 supplier.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, organizational skills, and math skills

Skills

• ASQ CQE preferred
• Work off-shifts periodically to resolve specific issues and problems.
• Strong understanding of products and production processes
• The ability to deal with multiple priorities and deal with stressful situations.
• Experience with: PPAP, PFMEA. APQP, GD&T, Gage R&R, SPC, IATF 16949 , Internal Auditing
• IATF 16949 External and/or Internal Auditor certification preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.