ADVANCED QUALITY ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY:

Support quality activities at Business Unit centric plants and provide quality leadership during pre-production builds and until exit gate is completed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) package according to customer specific requirements for new launches.
• Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process from program award through start of regular production (SORP) plus 90 days.
• Lead the Control Plan development.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on his/her commodities to support the plants for the duration of the program.
• Perform reverse PFMEA during tooling run-off and track corrective actions to closure.
• Represent Android with customer to obtain PPAP approval.
• Integrate lessons learned across APQP activities for all plants.
• Assist in the development of verification and error proofing practices.
• Internally communicate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Program Management on opportunities within the supply chain for quality improvement.
• Propose improvements to Quality policy and systems.
• Assist in training plants quality procedures.
• Assist in run at rate activities during launch.
• Assist plant to utilize root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) to diagnose/prevent/correct failures during launch.
• Work in conjunction with plants to utilize SPC data, when required, to monitor process variation and to diagnose problems.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Quality Certification preferred (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, CQA, etc.).
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of Quality Engineering and at least 3 years in an automotive manufacturing/assembly environment.

TRAVEL:
• Travel Required: Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Strong working knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans, ISO9001 or IATF 16949:2016 Quality Systems.
• Understanding of APQP process.
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering with respect to one or more of these areas: automated assembly equipment, product assemblies, tooling, fixtures and gauges.
• Demonstrated ability in using problem solving methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting and the ability to influence all levels of staff.
• Sense of urgency and an overall customer satisfaction focus.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office suite of software, especially with use of Excel.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

BENEFITS:
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Competitive Benefits

Candidates residing in California or Colorado are not eligible for remote positions.