Quality Engineer

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard seeks a Quality Engineer to support implementing and maintaining quality system requirements, including APQP, PPAP, and customer collaborations. The role covers gauging, process control plans, supplier issues, TS 16949 elements, and ISO 14001 while promoting Lean and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include establishing control plans with Gage R&R studies, delivering on-site quality documents, and ensuring processes meet customer specs. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Four years of College or University Degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Two to three years’ experience in a Quality related role, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal skills and personal development skills.
• Experience in a variety of basic operation disciplines: Manufacturing, Quality, Process / Tooling and Shop Floor Supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement process control plans to include capability studies and Gage R&R.
• Provide quality documents to the floor, including control plans, control cards, visual aids and work instructions.
• Monitor floor processes for conformance to control plans and customer requirements.
• Participate in APQP.
• Prepare and submit PPAP packages ensuring all elements are met per customer requirements.
• Develop and implement SPC activities and new techniques as available.
• Perform capability studies on new jobs and other situations as needed.
• Participates in and performs Layered Process Audits (LPA) per plan.
• Ensure housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained.
• Comply with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Utilize continuous improvement concepts including Lean.
• May perform other duties as required.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Gage R&R

SPC

Lean

TS 16949

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer assists in the implementation and maintenance of all quality system requirements including APQP, PPAP, customer concerns and customer visits, gauging, process control plans, supplier issues, TS 16949 elements, customer specific requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Establish and implement process control plans to include capability studies, gage repeatability and reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies. Provide quality related documents to the manufacturing floor, including control plans, control cards, visual aids and work instructions. Monitor production floor processes for conformance to control plans and customer requirements which includes fit, function, reliability, durability and reappearance criteria. Participate in Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP). Prepare and submit Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages ensuring all elements are met per customer requirements. Develop and implementation of SPC activities, including originating objectives, goals and time tables, and implementing new techniques as they become available. Perform capability studies on new jobs and in other situations where they are needed. Participates in and performs Layered Process Audits (LPA) per plan. Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained. Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001. Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean. May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Education and Qualifications

• Four years of College or University Degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Two to three years’ experience in a Quality related role, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal skills and personal development skills.
• Experience in a variety of basic operation disciplines: Manufacturing, Quality, Process / Tooling and Shop Floor Supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Work Environment/Work Conditions

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Position Type: Regular

Additional Information

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism,

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws.

Remote Status: On-site Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems. Cooper Standard employs approximately 24,000 people globally and operates in 21 countries around the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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