Quality Engineer

KLA Industries; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Wilson, NC, seeks a Quality Engineer to support quality functions, audit design documentation, and ensure compliance with customer requirements.

You will apply AIAG tools, manage quality concerns, support IATF 16949 activities, and drive continuous improvement, PPAP, and supplier quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (BS/BA) required.
• Recent automotive industry experience.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with the APQP system.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• Experience in Program launch with an automotive manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Utilize core AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns, Fast Track Response, and pareto analysis of defects.
• Act as customer support and investigate customer complaints.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities, such as SPC and capability studies.
• Assist with IATF 16949 activities.
• Manage/interface customer quality system.
• Address supplier quality issues and manage Quality hold area.
• Create and maintain approved PPAP status with all Customers.
• Reviews and decides the disposition of products placed on hold.
• Organizes necessary rework/sorting operations.
• Assist with resolving quality problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Create/update job books to ensure proper documentation to set standards and customer specifications.
• Utilize quality problem solving techniques such as 8D, 5Why, etc.
• Handle Customer and Supplier concerns appropriately.
• Randomly audit troublesome jobs and drive improvement with Manufacturing Team Leaders/Managers.
• Perform audits to support plant function.
• Supervise vendor quality control and calibration of measuring equipment.
• Follow safety regulations and enforce company safety rules.

Skills

IATF 16949

APQP

Lean Manufacturing

Quality problem solving

Excellent communication

Automotive industry experience

Program launch

Product and process knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS or BA)

Tools

Control Plan

PFMEA

PPAP

MSA

SPC

APQP

Job description

QUALITY ENGINEER

The Quality Engineer will provide support in carrying out Quality Functions to meet customer requirements. They will perform quality engineering reviews/audits of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.

Plant Quality Engineer Responsibilities:

• Utilize core AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage Internal and External quality concerns, Fast Track Response, and pareto analysis of defects, etc.
• Act as customer support and investigate customer complaints.
• Assists with continuous improvement activities, such as S.P.C. and capability studies.
• Assists with IATF 16949 activities.
• Manage/interface customer quality system.
• Address supplier quality issues and manage Quality hold area.
• Create and maintain approved PPAP status with all Customers.
• Reviews and decides the disposition of products placed on hold.
• Organizes necessary rework/sorting operations.
• Assists with resolving internal and external quality problems and with implementation of corrective actions.
• Creates, reviews, and updates job books, to ensure proper documentation to set standards and customer product specifications.
• Utilize quality problem solving techniques such as 8D, 5Why, etc.
• Handle Customer and Supplier concerns in appropriate manner.
• Randomly audits problematic jobs and focuses on improvement by working with Manufacturing Team Leaders / Managers.
• Performs audits to support plant function.
• Supervise/manage vendor quality control, and certification of measuring equipment.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Education / Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) is required.
• Must have recent experience in Automotive Industry.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with the APQP system.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• Experience in Program launch with an automotive manufacturing plant.