Quality Engineering Technician

Dauch; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician to perform dimensional and mechanical inspections, assist in PFMEA and control plans, and support engineering on product quality issues. You will work on shop-floor quality improvements, participate in experiments, and help train operators on new products.

Responsibilities include developing control charts, initiating PPAP documentation, and supporting metrology and gage design.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred or equivalent PM work experience.
• 2 years Engineering experience or Manufacturing background in a PM environment.
• Forward thinking, open-minded, methodical, and aggressive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good Leadership qualities
• Able to work with little or no supervision, in a fast paced multi task environment.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office, Plexus and Mini-tab
• Willingness and desire to learn
• Excellent organizational skills
• Works with Safety as a priority

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and mechanical inspection/layouts for development or validation products.
• Maintain and develop PFMEA / Control Plan / Process Flow / ECRs under engineer guidance.
• Collaborate with engineering on customer concerns and product quality issues.
• Participate in shop-floor continuous improvement efforts (Shainin / 8D / 5Y).
• Perform experiments under engineer direction and aid in statistical analysis of results.
• Assist in operator training on new and existing product.
• Assist in development of proper control charts and limits.
• Initiate all PPAP / Prototype documentation.
• Develop appearance reports with guidance of product engineer.
• Assist metrology efforts for new and current products (gage design and selection).
• Operate inspection equipment (CMMs, optical comparators, etc.).
• Lead MRB and champion efforts to reduce scrap and rework.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent PM work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Plexus

Mini-tab

Job description

Job Posting Title

Quality Engineering Technician

Job Description Summary

Performs quality engineering technician responsibilities as detailed below for the product assigned per the Quality Manager.

Job Description

• Perform dimensional and mechanical inspection / layouts for new and existing product that are of a development or product validation nature.
• Under the direction of an engineer maintain and develop PFMEA / Control Plan / Process Flow / ECRs.
• Work with the Engineering performing various tasks related to customer concerns and production part quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor and monitor progress under the direction of an engineer. (Shainin / 8D /5Y)
• Perform experiments under the direction of an engineer and aid in the statistical analysis of the results.
• Under the direction of an engineer, assist in operator training on new and existing product.
• Assist the engineer in development of proper control charts and limits
• Initiates all PPAP / Prototype documentation.
• Develops appearance reports under the guidance of the product engineer.
• Assists with Metrology efforts for new and current products (gage design and selection).
• Operates inspection equipment (Handheld gaging, CMMs, Optical comparators, Hardness tester, Density scales, Part specific gaging).
• Lead MRB and champions efforts to reduce scrap and rework.

Required Skills and Education

• Education:

  Associates Degree preferred or equivalent PM work experience

  Experience:

• 2 years Engineering experience or Manufacturing background in a PM environment.

• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Forward thinking, open-minded, methodical, and aggressive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good Leadership qualities
• Able to work with little or no supervision, in a fast paced multi task environment.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office, Plexus and Mini-tab
• Willingness and desire to learn
• Excellent organizational skills
• Works with Safety as a priority

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.