Quality Engineer I: Problem Solving, PPAP & Launch

Nishikawa Cooper LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nishikawa Cooper LLC in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support quality activities in manufacturing operations. The role involves customer interface, process analysis, and development of inspection and testing methods to uphold quality standards across launches and production runs.

The position requires collaboration with engineering and suppliers, participation in PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and 8D processes, with potential overtime as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for customer.
• Works independently or in a team environment on problem solving activities.
• Follows systematic problem-solving methodology: 5Why, 8D, and customer required forms etc.
• Develops, installs and evaluates process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques.
• Develops or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.
• Analyzes production and service limitations and standards.
• Recommends revision of specifications as needed.
• Formulates or helps formulate policies and procedures specific to quality function.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime per day or per week as determined necessary to meet business needs.
• Travel to customers or suppliers.
• Currently trained and conducts training on department specific concepts, tools and testing equipment.
• Quantifies quality costs and develops P.O. when applicable.
• Interfaces with all other engineering components within the company and with customers and suppliers on quality specific issues.
• Prepare PPAP's, FMEA’s, Control plans, 5P’s or 8 D’s (Responsible during launch, mass production and service.)
• Daily reporting: internal activities: Quality Circle meeting, customer & plant issues, and customer driven reports

Job description

Nishikawa Cooper LLC in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support quality activities in manufacturing operations. The role involves customer interface, process analysis, and development of inspection and testing methods to uphold quality standards across launches and production runs.

The position requires collaboration with engineering and suppliers, participation in PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and 8D processes, with potential overtime as business needs require.