Quality Engineer

Autoneum Holding AG; Norwalk, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoneum is a global leader in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. The Quality lead will plan, coordinate, and direct QA programs to ensure production quality meets standards and budgets.

You will administer PPAP/APQP processes, lead new model launches, and maintain PCR systems to support continuous improvement. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, 3+ years in automotive quality, and proficiency in APQP/PPAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct quality programs ensuring production meets standards and budgets.
• Administer PPAP/APQP processes including supplier approvals and customer submissions.
• Lead new model launches and implement engineering changes per APQP.
• Ensure on-time launches and interface with Program Management.
• Maintain PCR system and drive continuous quality improvements.

Skills

Quality systems

APQP

PPAP

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Minitab

Job description

Autoneum is globally leading in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight and sustainable components and systems for interior floor, interior trim as well as engine bay and underbody. Customers include almost all automobile manufacturers in Europe, North & South America, Asia and Africa. The Company with its head-quarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is listed on the SIX Swiss Ex-change (ticker symbol AUTN).

Position Summary

• Plans, coordinates and directs quality programs and activities designed to ensure quality control and quality assurance of the production of products consistent with established budgets and standards.
• Administers the PPAP/APQP process, including supplier approval and customer defined submissions.
• Directly involved in all new model launches, all activities associated with engineering changes and implementation.
• Responsible for the on-time successful launch of all new programs to ensure compliance to customer APQP requirements; interface with Program Management.
• Maintain PCR system

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Leadership, discipline, and support to ensure the highest safety, housekeeping (5S), and professionalismwithin the Quality department

Coordinate plant activities, and provide resources to manufacturing, maintenance and engineering and executionregardingdesignation of Special Characteristics, SPC, Process Capability

Ensure the PPAP process isinitiatedinternally and externally as defined in the AIAG PPAP manual

Directly responsibleto keepupdated on customer APQP requirements

Act as a liaison between the plant and customers on product quality issues

Directly responsibletoinitiateCAR’s andfacilitatesupplier corrective actions to ensure closurein a timely manner

Coordinate activitiesregardingControl of Non-conforming Product (includes purchased items;i.e.resin, grommets, push pins, etc.) and Rework Product, including customer rejection/returns

Responsible forestablishinginspection standards to ensure product quality according to customer standards

Assist is developinglab testing activities for incomingproduct(s)and allthird partytests asrequired

Implement and perform calibration systems for Control of inspection, measuring, and test equipment

Reviewsall data obtained during all quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with customer requirements and company policies/procedures

Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developmentsidentifiedduring launch activities and actions being taken to improve the situation

Directly responsiblefor inspection method buy-off and MSA requirementsand annual OEM re-qualification activities.

Implement/Support a 100%product audit (random quality checks included, but not limited to, part quality and packaging specifications) program

Ensure compliance with all relatedIATF16949 policies and procedures

Participate in all plant-wide communications

Assistother Autoneum plants as necessary

Responsible for all dimensional verification/validation (PPAP, pre-launch,etc.)

Coordinate,monitorand assemble all required documentation for successful runat ratedemonstration

Perform or direct inspection of pre-launch shipments

Lead problem solving and preventative action for customer program launch issues

Responsible for managing and completing all customer documentation for new model launch(s)in a timely manner

Responsible for the following APQP requirements:

• Engineering – Layout approvals, RFQ review,reviewproposed manufacturing processes, training, etc.
• Quality-SPC planning, Measurement System Analysis Capability study, blue print review, PPAP readiness, and Launch Readiness Review
• Production -Poka-Yoke, TS documentation (flow charts, PFMEA, CP, etc.), cell readiness, start of shift checklist, run@rate, training, 5S, etc.

Coordinate Run Rate activities in compliance to customer launch schedule

Coordinate PPAP compliancetocustomer launch schedule

• Use ofeffective root cause analysismethodologywhich includes, but is not limited to, Six Sigma tools, daily meeting, data collection, fish bone diagrams, 5-whys, brainstorming exercises, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc.

Directly responsiblefor Standard Work, FMEA, Control Plans,WI’sand Process Flows

Leads a cross-functional team in the APQP and PPAP processes. Assumes direct responsibility for FMEA’s, Control Plans, Process Flows and Standard Work documents

Responsibleto overseethe manufacturing of all pre-production samples (prototype and PPAP) for all new product launches

Responsible forinitialtrainingofnew production process launches

• Manage internal/external maintenance resources and/or outside contractors asrequired

Comply withall facility safety guidelines and ensure safe work practices are followed

Ability to apply effective root cause analysismethodologywhich includes, but is not limited to,Six Sigma tools, daily meetings, data collection, fish bone diagrams, 5-whys, brainstorming exercises, etc. for CAR requirements

Attend production support meetings, New Model Launch CFT meetings, andweeklyChange Management meetings

Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to ensure issues are addressed and resolvedin a timely manner

• Travel up to 15%

Education / Experiencepreferred

Bachelor's degree in technical or related fieldpreferredor equivalent work experience

Minimum ofthreeyears experiencedealing with Quality systems,proceduresand practices for anautomotive supplierin a manufacturing environment

Thorough understanding ofIATF16949 and APQP procedures and requirements

Lean Manufacturingexperience

Language Ability

Ability towritereports, business correspondence, and procedures

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,employeesand customers

Math Ability

Basics math skills are required .

R easoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data,establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables

Computer Skills

Proficient in MS Office software (inc. Powerpoint, Word, Project, SharePoint, and Excel) and Outlook

Minitab

SAP is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including regular exposure to production equipment, moving machinery, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to frequently walk throughout the plant to support production, quality audits, inspections, new product launches, and problem-solving activities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while conducting audits, inspections, tests, and production floor observations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform other physical movements necessary to inspect products, equipment, and tooling.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for operating computers, measuring devices, testing equipment, and other quality-related instruments.
• Ability to visually inspect products, tooling, gauges, documentation, and production processes, including close vision, color vision, and the ability to distinguish fine details.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via telephone, and in group settings within both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to travel between departments and work areas throughout the facility and occasionally travel to customer, supplier, or other company locations as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, and other protective equipment as required.
• Ability to work occasional overtime and flexible hours to support production schedules, customer requirements, audits, and new product launch activities.

Are you excited to work in a global and multi-cultural work environment and are you looking for an inspiring and engaging workplace? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application.