Overall responsibilities and duties:
The role of a Quality/Process Engineer is to manage the process of equipment – existing and purchases, tool design, tool build and tool try out, respecting objectives set in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.
The main missions of the role are:
- Be responsible for the successful completion of programs from receipt of order through a successful 'Run at Rate'
- Use the Advanced Product Quality Planning process to ensure objectives are met
- Implement process control programs to assure production of finished goods that meet or exceed customer requirements
- Track and report the status of the project, following the ratio of expenses against budget and monitoring quality, cost and delivery performance (i.e. presentations, meetings, customer visits¿)
- Facilitate training of all personnel on inspection methods, procedures, and company policies.
- Lead response to customer complaints, facilitating 8D and managing corrective actions related to determine quality activities required.
- Conduct multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from feasibility phase to post launch quality assessment and throughout production life.
- Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Engineering in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities and monitor the status throughout production life.
- Develop, implement and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques.
- Participate in the establishment and implementation of quality specifications, testing procedures, and standards for raw materials/process goods/finished goods.
- Develop, implement and maintain appropriate operation of inspection systems and sampling techniques.
- Develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques and quality control plans.
- Develop process control procedures ensuring production of finished products meeting quality specifications and standards. Active participation in APQP and PPAP process.
- Assure compliance of the documented quality system (QS 9000 / IATF 16949) within assigned area and promote consistency throughout the organization
- Assure compliance to customer requirements for all initial production part submissions.
- Assist in maintenance and analysis of Gage R&R’s. Administrate Gage Calibration.
- Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective action. Determine which products can be reworked or scrapped. Monitor and lead efforts in the timely disposition of nonconforming product.
- Instruct and train personnel in techniques and use of audit and testing devices.
- Keep up to date documentation related to new equipment &tooling
- Manage Engineer Change Requests (quoting, implementation, etc...)
- Ensure the new tooling equipment conforms with the Group's Health, Safety & Environment standards
- Validate the tooling & equipment (Run at Rate)
- Contribute to the improvement of tooling standards
- Train the operators on the safe operation of new tooling &equipment, properly identified, and provide them with tooling & equipment instruction
- Propose and implement continuous productivity and quality improvement actions concerning subcontracting and tooling department services
- Submit/implement at least two Continuous improvement ideas per month
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will: have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be willing to learn and disseminate company policies and procedures, and able to work on multiple high priority projects.
Minimum education level: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Experience:
- 1 to 5 years of experience in the automotive industry
- 1 to 5 years of experience in program/project management
Skills and competencies:
- Firm grasp of basic economic skills, including cost tracking
- Working knowledge of quality systems and safety and environment practices
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a matrix organization
- Fluent English language knowledge – written and spoken
Leadership Competencies:
- Leading Change
- Cultivates Innovation
- Managers Ambiguity
- Driving Performance
- Manages Complexity
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Developing People
- Learning Aguility
- Political Savvy
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness
- Fostering Collaboration
- Collaborates with Others
- Instills Trust
Physical Requirements
- Exposed to heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
- Job involves lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, and safety anti-cut sleeves required in production area due to physical hazards from moving equipment, machine parts, and product.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
Work Location: In person