4-year technical degree in mechanical, industrial, or quality assurance engineering
6-8 years of experience in Quality Engineering (Supplier Quality or Process Quality Assurance) or 15-20 years equivalent experience
Proven engineering skills and problem-solving techniques in manufacturing and supplier environments
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with team collaboration experience
In-depth knowledge of government regulations for safe work practices and ISO 9000/9001 standards
Responsibilities
Oversee quality engineering techniques and methods for assigned projects with minimal supervision
Support manufacturing in supplier quality improvements and product launches
Collaborate with various departments including Product Design, Service, and Purchasing
Assist Purchasing with Advanced Quality Planning for new model introductions
Guide suppliers in developing process controls and statistical methods post-launch
Create and implement quality metrics to track performance after product launches
Lead problem-solving initiatives at suppliers and within the company using root cause analysis
Conduct on-site audits of supplier processes and internal quality systems
Initiate and review corrective actions for supplier-related issues
Document supplier quality systems, standards, and procedures as needed
Assess supplier quality deviations and report status to management
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Collaborative work environment
Engagement with cutting-edge technology and materials
Involvement in impactful projects that consider environmental and human factors
Supportive team culture with a focus on quality improvement
Full Job Description
Overview
Job Family: Engineer
Position Summary:
Design, plan, and supervise
Develop and implement improved ways to extract, process, and use raw materials
Develop new materials that both improve the performance of products and take advantage of advances in technology
Analyze the impact of the products they develop or the systems they design on the environment and on people using them
Determine the causes of breakdowns
Test manufactured products to maintain quality
Estimate the time and cost to complete projects.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for all internal and supplier aspects of quality engineering techniques and methods in assigned areas or projects with minimal supervision.
Provides support to manufacturing for supplier quality improvement and new and changed product launch, especially after product launches.
Interfaces with Product Design, Service, Purchasing, ME, YMUS and YMC.
Support Purchasing Department in the area of advanced APQP (Advanced Quality Planning) on new and changed model introductions.
Help suppliers develop and implement process controls (Control Plan and PFMEA), SPC, and other statistical methods after new and changed product launches.
Develop and implement quality metrics to monitor internal and supplier quality performance after new and changed product launches.
Perform problem solving and lead problem solving activities at suppliers and within YMMC after new and changed product launches utilizing systemic problem solving and root cause analysis.
Perform on-site supplier process audit and internal quality systems, and evaluate the results based on data to take appropriate actions after new and changed product launches.
Initiate and review supplier corrective actions for problem resolution after new and changed product launches.
Develop and document supplier quality systems, standards, and procedures as required.
Evaluate the supplier quality related deviations.
Report the supplier quality status to the YMMC management members.
Qualifications
Education / Experience:
4 year technical degree (mechanical or industrial or quality assurance engineering) with a minimum of 6-8 years experience in Quality Engineering in either Supplier Quality or Process Quality Assurance field, or 15-20 years equivalent experience.
Other Required Skills:
Demonstrated application of engineering skills and problem solving techniques at both suppliers and within the manufacturing processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with applied experience working in a team environment.
Thorough understanding of government regulation for safe work practices and ISO 9000/9001 procedures.
