5+ years of Advanced Quality Engineering experience
Enhanced training in Quality subjects preferred
Familiarity with AIAG standards and VDA is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of GD&T and complex modular assemblies
Proficient in data analysis techniques and quality assurance principles
Responsibilities
Fulfill customer quality deliverables for project requirements
Support project teams in meetings and gate reviews
Implement customer-specific project requirements within OPM Plants
Manage supplier quality aspects for project teams
Ensure timely supplier PPAP approvals and cascade requirements
Lead corrective actions for project-related issues
Provide quality project updates and feedback to management
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment
Engagement with cutting-edge automotive quality standards
Professional development and training opportunities
Potential for international travel
Authority to influence quality processes and standards
Full Job Description
Job Title: Advanced Quality Engineer
Location: Austin, Texas
Responsibilities :
Fulfill customers Quality deliverables for all project requirements and OPM QM PAUPAB requirements in Project Gates. Use of QBIS and Tempo for monitoring supplier PPAP activities and performance.
Support project team for meetings and gate reviews to be able to share real status of QM topics needed for launch throughout the project stages.
Implements customer specific and HBPO project requirements within OPM Plants
Manage all suppliers in aspects of Quality Project Management for the project team (i.e. SOW, kick off meetings, Process Capability, APQP, GD&T, PPAP, Gage RR, Run at rate-line speed demonstrations for the project supply base, IMDS etc...). Ensure on time supplier PPAP approval. Ensure customer requirements are cascaded to suppliers.
Manage Quality aspect for the OPM Run at rate-for line speed (demonstration with Customer)
Authority to stop a process known to create non-conformances or to hold a document known to be non-conforming.
Responsibility to work with Project team and Plants to resolve known issues or supplier quality issues. Including performing safe launch checks and supporting with builds at prototype stage/early builds.
Provide quality related project updates and feedback to Management
Responsibility to follow OPM Procedures, standards, work instructions, and other directions. Creation, development and implementation of project related documents like Safe launch, inspection standard, inspection instructions, check fixture instruction and training the plant team on these documents.
Participates and supports OPM Quality system activity as directed.
Responsibility to respond to customer requests efficiently, and with enthusiasm, ensuring customer has a high level of confidence when dealing with OPM employees, products, and services.
Perform any company related tasks as assigned by NAFTA Quality Manager and Advanced quality manager.
Strong knowledge of check fixtures, GD&T, Data analytics/ Dimensional reviews and APQP documents and other requirements needed for successful launch of projects. Responsible for RFQ (SOW), design, approval, MSA, buyoff and customer approval for Holding and check fixtures for new projects. Train plant quality on use of check fixtures.
Responsible for reviewing check fixture design and providing approval to suppliers for their check fixtures.
Learn and understand customer portals, be able to monitor and respond to customer requests, APQP documents and claims in their portal
Understand and comply with company EHS policy. Has authority to stop production in case unsafe working conditions are observed. Has obligation to notify the superior and HR for safety related matters requiring immediate attention.
Review customer pending transactions weekly with Project or Plant team. Work with plant or project team to identify and define resolution of issue(s)
Strong problem-solving skills. Lead corrective action for project related issues and document corrective actions with proper 8D.
Responsible to get deviation approvals from customer as required. Responsible to ensure suppliers submit SEAR's and are approved as needed.
Responsible for fully approved project handover to plant.
Profile :
A combination of a B.S. Degree (Quality or Engineering degree preferred)
+ 5 yrs. AQE experience
Enhanced professional trainings on Quality subjects preferred.
Working Knowledge of Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standards and VDA a plus but not required
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Quality and Purchasing fundamentals, complex modular assemblies and GD&T knowledge.
Self-motivated team-oriented QE who can work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of data acquisition, and collection systems as well as data analysis techniques. PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan (plus all core tools).
Basic Quality assurance principals.
Ability to read computer generated reports, and engineering change orders.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically (Passport a plus).
Analytical skills, problem solving skills, detail orientated agenda.
Experience with APIS a plus. Minitab/Q-Stat or statistical software.
Strong Microsoft office skills. Proven leadership skills. Development of Check fixtures.
