Quality Engineer

Summary/Objective Maintaining and improving the Quality System, production processes and overall product quality in the company and at suppliers. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Implementation of quality planning (APQP and initial sampling) 2. Supplier coordination

• PPAP approval, conduct audits, issue reclamations, issue charge backs, etc.

3. Examination of laboratory and measurement reports and initiation of appropriate measures 4. Preparation, supervision, and closure of customer audits 5. Implementation and monitoring of countermeasures 6. Read and interpret engineering drawing, standards, and specifications 7. Create the required inspection documents for auditors 8. Oversee customer and supplier visits 9. Participation in and managing of quality and customer projects 10. Implementation of internal audits 11. Engineering change implementation and monitoring 12. Tool, process, and gauge buy offs 13. PPAP submission to customers 14. Participation in FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and other process documentation Competencies 1. English language skills (written and spoken) 2. German language skills (written and spoken) preferred but not required 3. Spanish language skills (written and spoken) preferred but not required Supervisory Responsibility No direct Supervisory responsibility. During sorting and team activities it is expected of the Quality Engineer to lead and supervise all activities and play a leading role. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires PPE at all times. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 50 Hours minimum Travel Domestic and International occasional travel. Required Education and Experience 1. 2 years minimum Automotive Industry experience 2. 2 years minimum Quality related Field 3. GD & T experience 4. Auditing experience 5. Must be proficient in MS Office 6. CATIA/CAD or similar experience required Preferred Education and Experience 1. Degree in Quality Systems or Engineering or similar field preferred but not required 2. Experience in the use of

SAP ERP 3.

Metal and metal forming process experience 4. Resistance/Projection/Laser/Drawn Arc welding and Brazing experience 5. Hot Forming and laser cutting experience Additional Eligibility Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Authorization/Security Clearance This role is not supported for work authorization Other Duties

• Document control
• Sorting/Rework Activities
• Customer/Supplier direct contact
• Training others Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Quality audits: 2 years (Required) AS9100: 2 years (Preferred) FDA regulations: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person