GENERAL SUMMARYThe Senior Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager or designate. This position is responsible for customer satisfaction and acts as liaison between the customer and NASG. Responsible for maintaining customer and NASG quality standards and policies, supporting Manufacturing to resolve concerns, driving corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvements, and development of engineering and technical staff within the Quality department
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Support department training and development of engineers and technicians in problem solving improvement tools and communication methods
- Act as the customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG as required to resolve issues
- Creation and maintenance of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection documentation
- Provide guidance to Production group related to part inspection
- Aid in gage design reviews and purchase of applicable gages
- Assist production with inspection, SPC, gage use
- Participate in MRB review and product containment activity
- Lead Problem Solving activities for the timely resolution to internal and external CAR's and customer quality related issues
- Lead Corrective and Preventative teams, maintain and track Open Issues Logs
- CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary
- Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..) as required
- Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
- Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
- Ensure proper containment procedures are followed when poor quality is detected
- Support manufacturing when abnormalities occur, solve the problem or escalate upward
- Ensure that all abnormalities to the standards are documented, escalated, and resolved while working together with Team Members to improve the standard for better Safety, Quality, and Productivity
- Provide support in the absence of the Quality Manager
- Participate in Layered Audit process
- Participate in New Product Development as necessary
- Support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
- Support Internal / External / Customer audits as required
- Support Quality Manager in coordinating individual, team and plant improvement activities
- In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTSEducation:- Bachelor's degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering (Or relevant experience)
- Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Experience: - 5 years manufacturing experience
- 3 years in automotive manufacturing
- 5 - 10 years cumulative in Quality functions
Personal/Technical Skills:- Master level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
- Master level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
- CMM Operation after programs and set up are established.
- Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
- APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools
- Master level understanding of Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
- Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong leadership abilities.
- Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach
- Highly organized
- Strong Interpersonal communication skills
- Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis
Language Skills:- Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
- Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment
Computer/Software:- Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
- ShopEdge
- QCBD
- Minitab
- PC DMIS
- Customer Portals
Training:- Internal auditing
- Automotive Core Tools
- CMM operation
- Fundamentals of IATF 16949
- Other Baseline items
North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
