Quality Engineer

Martinrea International; North Vernon (IN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Martinrea International in Indiana seeks a quality professional to drive prototype through service, PPAP, and customer communication, ensuring satisfaction and timely complaint resolution.

The role requires experience in all phases of quality control and automotive part approval processes, with a strong emphasis on ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance. A technical bachelor’s degree and excellent communication skills are preferred.

Formación

• College degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in all phases of Quality Control.
• Experience with automotive part approval process.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Understand and implement Customer Specific Requirements and customer product specifications.
• Create, maintain and implement product Control Plans in coordination with engineering documents (FMEAs and Flow charts).
• Assist production with quality issues, deviations and improvements.
• Complete PPAP submissions including AIAG references (MSA, Control Plans, etc.).
• Create and maintain safe launch work instructions.
• Lead cross functional teams in root cause analysis for customer concerns and submit documentation to the customer.
• Review warranty data and field returns and complaints.
• Participate in APQP and Gate Review processes.
• Comply with ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements.

Conocimientos

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Herramientas

Computer software applications

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

• Responsible for prototype, pre-launch, and launch of product, PPAP, customer communication from APQP through service, customer satisfaction and complaint resolution.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in all phases of Quality Control.
• Experience with automotive part approval process.
• Computer software applications experience.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 preferred.
• Personal qualifications must include a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with people, good personal grooming and exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Critical Success Factors:

• Excellent attendance; "sense of urgency" oriented especially when customer deadlines potentially in jeopardize.
• Work with all departments to ensure timely completion of activities.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels.

Responsibilities:

(Dependent upon * defined assignment.)

• Understand and implement Customer Specific Requirements and customer product specifications.
• Responsible for creating, maintaining and implementing product Control Plans in coordination with engineering documents (FMEAs and Flow charts) by following QA-WI-051 " Documentation Requirements"
• Responsible for assisting production with quality issues, deviations and improvements.
• Complete or organize customer part approval submissions (PPAP) including all necessary AIAG reference manuals and requirements such as MSA, Control Plans, etc.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining safe launch work instructions.
• Oversee hourly employee(s) in supporting roles. g. Safe Launch
• Responsible for other roles and responsibilities as defined in QA-WI-047 Safe Launch.
• Leads cross functional team in root cause analysis for customer concerns and is responsible to submit all necessary documentation to the customer.
• Reviews corrective actions for verification of implementation and determination of effectiveness.
• * Review and analyse warranty data (via applicable customer systems) and all field returns and complaints.
• Participate in APQP and compliance with the program Gate Review processes.
• Assist in understanding and implementing all applicable customer or product test specifications as shown on prints, referenced in quote packages or otherwise documented as contractual obligations.
• Comply and conform to all applicable BMS documentation to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements.
• Review customer portal sites daily and report any concerns affecting MRE NV to the team and Leadership.
• Review customer score cards, perform analysis for trends and report necessary action items to Quality Manager.
• Assist in continuous improvement projects.

Working Conditions

• Plant Floor (PPE required)
• Office environment

Effort/Physical Demands

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management
• Overtime as required

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Disclaimer:

• This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.