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Achieve quality targets for the plant by providing technical quality leadership and support to operational areas, suppliers, engineering and customers, and focuses on the evaluation and troubleshooting die cast, machined and assembled parts. Quality Engineer supports Manufacturing Operations with Quality problem resolution. Leads quality activities during process/products/supplier/new product development process. Participates in the customer problem solving process including

APQP/QRQC

meetings and completion of the CAR reports. Supervises Quality Reporting of Internal Quality metrics and employee training. Oversee Supplier quality issues and resolution with purchasing team. Internal Reject PPM, Process Scrap, Open/closed corrective actions, Rework time, 8D completion status. Provides routine report on quality performance and problem-solving activities to the management team. Monitors the product and process quality characteristics during manufacture, assembly and test to assure quality performance and control. Conducts process audits, product evaluations and intensive inspection to assure compliance to quality plans and expected results. Performs SPC analysis to verify ongoing process capability and stability. Applies SPC to predict changes and reacts before quality is affected. Conduct daily MRB for NCM Conducts quality planning activities such as PFMEA, measurement systems, inspection & test plans, process controls, control plans, standard work development, and product and process qualification plans. Leads the documentation, disposition, root cause and corrective action activities for internal quality issues and customer complaints. Is the authority in 8D/Six Sigma problem solving practices. Analyze scrap and determine reason or root cause of problem.

ISO/IATF

Compliance and Finding resolution. Continuous Improvement, Safety, Environmental, assist design in the process of design for quality & manufacturing, maintains relationships within the product teams, functional areas, suppliers and customers to secure appropriate support and buy-in for success. Leads product testing validation to established processes and procedures. Recommends, implements and approves new products/processes for quality. Deploy and maintain the Quality Foundation and required ISO quality standards within operations and audit to help maintain compliance. Trains factory employees, as necessary, in quality practices and techniques. Works with suppliers to implement corrective actions, process/product changes and improve part/process capability. Stop any line that may be considered unsafe or potentially unsafe. Stop any line that may be producing suspect or defective material. Stop any line that may be performing outside established policies, procedures or work instructions. Associates degree in engineering, or technical field of study. Minimum 5 years work experience in quality foundry/casting, CNC machining and CMM/test equipment. Ability to deal effectively with statutory authorities. Knowledge in AIAG Core Tools, statistical methods 8D problem solving and SPC. Strong attention to details Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team environment Ability to perform the essential functions of the job such as lifting and moving up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, bending, squatting or kneeling Availability to work any shift