Job/Position Summary
Key responsibilities include working with Process, Project and Design Engineers to execute advanced quality activities for new product development and introduction, support customer interface and miscellaneous projects as assigned. At the same time, the Senior Product Development Quality Engineer will be responsible for mentoring less experienced Senior Product Development Quality Engineers.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Actively participate in the development of Process and Design FMEAs as well as design reviews for the assigned product and related tooling.
- Generate and/or champion 8-Ds for the prototype process including 8-Ds for problem solving, test failures, and prototype failures.
- Track and report First Time Capability for prototype builds.
- Facilitate prototype dimensional layouts and prepare prototype PPAP and/or PSW submissions.
- Initiate dimensional layouts on production piece parts for the purpose of qualifying piece parts for production release.
- In conjunction with the Team Leader, identify significant characteristics for all piece parts and track the quality level of pre-production piece part runs to ensure that the piece part tooling meets the capability goals for the product.
- Work in conjunction with the team’s Process Engineer to ensure the manufacturing process is meeting the product’s defined quality level and that the processes meet capability levels identified for the product.
- Lead the “line readiness” event activities as required by different OEMs such as Run at Rate, PSO, HVPT, QAV or PSP. This includes compilation of documentation and evidence.
- Maintain documentation required for Advance Quality Planning.
- Work in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Personnel at the identified manufacturing site to ensure that control plans, work instructions and production audit schedules are defined with procedures and work instructions to support the production line yield goals and customer requirements.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the site Quality Assurance Personnel to assist in resolving issues until the product successfully achieves it’s identified production yield and quality goals.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of departmental, company, and corporate procedures and systems, i.e., ISO9000, ISO9001, TS16949, PPAP, FMEA, APQP, GDT, ISO14001.
- Good problem identification and problem solving abilities. Able to organize and prioritize completion of assigned tasks. Leads others in root cause analysis.
- Must be able to work independently on quality tasks and responsibilities while being an integral of a product development team. Operates with substantial latitude without review by superiors.
- Proven track record of being able to work on multiple programs concurrently while maintaining timely completion of defined project tasks.
Education and Experience
- Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field
- Minimum 2 years of prior quality engineering experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
Physical Demands
- Ability to work several hours at a computer
- Ability to travel (domestic and international) as needed
Working Environment
- Standard office environment