Quality Engineer

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions and review design docs for compliance with customer requirements. You will lead audits, manage internal and external quality concerns, and drive continuous improvement using AIAG tools and IATF 16949 processes.

Responsibilities include supplier quality, PPAP maintenance, and coordinating corrective actions. A Bachelor’s degree and automotive experience are required, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automotive or related field required.
• Recent experience in the automotive industry is essential.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems required.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes desired.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Program launch experience in automotive plants.

Responsibilities

• Use AIAG quality tools to address quality concerns.
• Audit design documentation for compliance with requirements.
• Lead internal and external quality issue resolution.
• Support continuous improvement, SPC, and capability studies.
• Participate in IATF 16949 activities and audits.
• Manage customer and supplier quality interfaces.
• Address quality holds and supplier issues.
• Maintain PPAP status with customers.
• Review disposition of held products and organize rework.
• Draft and update job books and standards documentation.
• Apply 8D/5 Whys problem-solving methods.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Leaders to drive improvements.

Skills

AIAG quality tools

Control Plan

PFMEA

PPAP

APQP

MSA

SPC

IATF 16949

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Automotive manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

Job description

QUALITY ENGINEER

Plant Quality Engineer Summary:

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.