Quality Engineer

KUKA; Sterling Heights (MI); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KUKA in Sterling Heights, MI seeks an Assist Quality Manager to support development and monitoring of the quality assurance system. The role provides guidance on quality to production departments to help identify problems and resolve them promptly.

Primary duties include visiting customer sites to investigate issues, documenting findings, updating Control Plans and Inspection Standards, coordinating APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and ISO 9001/14001 efforts, and interfacing with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality systems and automotive quality
• Ability to read automotive blueprints/specifications
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001 procedures and work instructions

Responsabilités

• Assist Quality Manager in developing and monitoring the quality assurance system.
• Advise on quality to production departments to improve problem identification and resolution.
• Visit customer locations to investigate issues and document findings.
• Verify corrective actions on customer complaints and participate in PFMEA/PPAP activities.
• Coordinate APQP, PPAP, and new/revised parts testing.
• Maintain and update Control Plans and Inspection Standards.

Connaissances

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001

PFMEA

PPAP

APQP

Communication

Travel Flexibility

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Quality-related post-secondary education

Description du poste

Assist Quality Manager in the developing and monitoring of the quality assurance system. Provides assistance and advise on quality to other production departments to help improve problem identification and prompt problem resolution.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

• Visit customer location to investigate customer issues.
• Document findings of investigation at customer plant.
• Visit customer location during engineering changes or program launches.
• Verify corrective action of customer complaints.
• Participate in prototype builds.
• Maintain and update Control Plans.
• Maintain and update Inspection Standards.
• Maintain and Improve ISO 9001 Procedures and Work Instructions for Process Control,

Control of Inspection Measuring and Test Equipment, Corrective and Preventative Action, and Statistical Techniques, Control of Non-Conforming Product.

• Coordinate “New”/Revised Parts for Layout Testing.
• Ensure that capability studies are performed and interpreted.
• Be able to conduct Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Chair problem solving teams.
• Chair continuous improvement teams.
• Interface with customers/suppliers.
• Ability to travel.
• Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Assist Quality Dept. with ISO 9001 efforts.
• Responsible to ensure that all employees always adhere to safety policies and procedures, operating in full compliance with department, station, corporate, OSHA requirements.
• Comply with all ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures and work instructions relating to your job description.
• Performs all other functions as required; included are any work assignments relating to the efficient flow of work within KUKA Manufacturing North America.
• Must be able to work any shift and rotate shifts as required.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Maintain a team-oriented working environment that allows for individual differences and provide for individual growth.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies and procedure manuals and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work well with people at all levels.
• Ability to read automotive blueprints/specifications.
• Two (2) year's experience in the Quality field.

Preferred Education Requirements:

Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required for all new hires in all positions.

• Post High School or Secondary Education in Quality or related technical field.
• Two (2) years practical experience in engineering, quality or tooling in an automotive stamping/assembly environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) or more years Automotive Quality Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of ISO requirements.
• GD & T knowledge.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.