Quality Engineer I
Corporate Offices - Auburn Hills United States
Alternate Title: Advanced Quality Engineer
Description:
Position Summary:
Performs a variety of assignments which impact the design, manufacturing, test, calibration, efficiency, quality and application of the company's products. Supports production assembly lines and external customers.
Responsibilities of Position:
1. Analyzes production limitations and problems.
2. Reviews and organizes statistical data on quality of production by line, shift, and department to produce recommendations.
3. Reviews and implements specification revisions.
4. Formulates or assists in formulating quality standards, policies, programs, plans, procedures and practices.
5. Continuously reviews the economics of the quality program and makes recommendations for improvement.
6. Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct.
7. Ensures adequate and continuous control procedures are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality.
8. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with internal and external customers who broadly include suppliers and stakeholders.
9. Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
10. Communicates with customers and helps ensure customer satisfaction.
11. Addresses internal and external quality concerns and assists in closure of concerns.
12. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
13. Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
Skill Requirements:
1. Regular and predictable attendance.
2. Professional accreditation as a quality engineer by an appropriate authority or willingness to attain.
3. Excellent computer and communication skills.
4. Self-directed with a high degree of self-motivation.
5. Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
6. Working familiarity of automotive OEM quality systems, including TS-16949 requirements.
Experience Requirements:
1. A combination of education and manufacturing experience.
Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:
1. Valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements:
1. Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
2. May be required to travel to plant and/or customer sites.
3. Ability to travel by air travel and automobile.
Working Conditions:
1. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
2. Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis.
3. Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting, and bending.
4. Works within an automotive components manufacturing, office, and laboratory setting and is exposed to heat, cold, wet, and fumes/chemicals.
Job Location Specific Requirements:
Position SummaryAdvanced QE is responsible for ensuring that product/processes meet defined standards and requirements internally and externally during the entire product life cycle across all customers in the region with focus during all stages of AQP preventing risk. Drive customer scorecards to “green” status through problem solving, monthly reporting and internal/external customer interactions.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and verify quality disciplines during all phases of product/process development and launchEnsure compliance to standards and requirements internally and externally including safetyEnsure customer specific requirements are met including satisfaction by tracking and driving “green” scorecards across all customers within the regionDevelop or review and validate Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plans, Work Instruction and visual aidsSupport OpEX team for deployment and compliance to standards through training and auditingActive role in problem solving using PPS, CSCC and Yokoten methodsSupport and track PPAP timing for selected programs and/or changesCreate, revise and validate Safe Launch activities when necessaryPrepare reports for various levels of management on a defined frequency (KPI reporting)Drive value add compliance by improving inspection methods or lab testing/inspections and reducing costs using data/technologyOther duties as assigned by supervisionSkill RequirementsRegular and predictable attendance.Strong professional and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with co-workers, customers, vendors and visitors in a respectful and professional mannerProficient in reading print/drawing and requirements (including links to specifications) as well as perform inspection/testing using basic equipment and special featuresProven ability to work independently as well as multi-task and travelStrong organizational and technical skillsStrong data analysis and process validation (including statistics)Ability to maintain control of teams to stay on track/focusedProficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).Excellent written and verbal communications skills.Education and Experience RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent experience in industryMinimum 3 years experience in launch, manufacturing and/or qualityPrefer bachelor’s degree in a technical fieldCertified in IATF and Core ToolsAutomotive experience especially with GM, STLA, Ford, Hyundai/Kia and BMWLicensing or Special Certification RequirementsValid drivers license and passportBlackbelt / 6Sigma or other certification is desiredPhysical RequirementsStanding, walking, sitting, bending, reaching and climbing stairs for long periods of timeRepetitive finger movement, twisting or pressure involving wrist or handsWorking in manufacturing, laboratory and/or office environmentsLifting and carrying up to 40 lbsPushing or pulling up to 50 lbsUse of hands and legsTraveling for extended periods or routine – flexible work schedule driven by unforeseen events/timingSpeak clearly, oral communication and hearing conversationAbility for rapid manual/muscular coordination simultaneously involving wrist/hands/fingersWorking Conditions
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or engineering technology or a combination of education and manufacturing experience.
EEO Statement:
TI Fluid Systems is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.