Quality Engineer

Yanfeng; Monroe (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in automotive interiors is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to analyze manufacturing processes and drive quality improvements. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering, 1-3 years of experience in quality assurance, and strong analytical skills. This full-time position is based in Monroe, Michigan and requires a collaborative approach to problem-solving within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Quality or Engineering CI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturing processes for improvements.
• Facilitate problem-solving teams.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of PPAP

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

This role is responsible for analysing manufacturing processes for improvements using various methods of testing and inspection, driving quality improvements through problem solving, and ensuring products are manufactured in compliance with customer specifications, safety standards and design specifications. Oversees and facilitates the implementation of process quality core tools (Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plans, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Primary contact source with customer/supplier representatives, maintain positive communication and relationship, support and attend meetings, reviews and audits.
• Ensures that the quality system is maintained in accordance with the YF iOS standards.
• Facilitate problem solving teams and respond to customer discrepancy notices.
• Verify corrective actions and prepare problem solving customer correspondence related to quality concerns or issues.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits, and report to management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Establish process controls, assist in training of new projects and buy-off on new/modified equipment and processes.
• Participate in workgroups (e.g., FMEA, PSMC, etc.).
• Support the risk and failure analysis (PFMEA) reviews.
• Performs root cause analysis of technical quality problems, with support of a cross functional team.
• Support quality/dimensional control systems (i.e., X&R charts, gage studies, Six Sigma, dimensional capability studies).
• Strong working knowledge of APQP tools (e.g., Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc.).

Education and Qualifications

Required Education Level: Bachelor\'s Degree in Quality, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience in Quality or Engineering related function. Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 minimum years of experience in Quality, Engineering CI or similar (recent college graduate acceptable).
• Less than 1 year of experience within the automotive industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and build partnerships internally and externally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of PPAP and APQP processes fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers in the automotive sector is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Quality functions such as customer service, metrology, and quality analysis techniques (e.g., Design of Experiments, Red X, PPAP, Control Plan).

Physical Ability Requirements

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Occasionally
• Movement (Walking): Frequently
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 25 lbs): Occasionally
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently

Language Required and Preferred

Required: English (Fluent reading, writing and speaking). Preferred: None

Work Environment

• Personal protective equipment is required

Office Environment

• Works closely with others in an indoor manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance and Engineering
• Industries
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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