Quality Engineer

Summary of Responsibilities

• Responsible for participating in development and maintenance of APQP, PPAP, and QMS documentation
• Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Establishes statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence.
• Establishes statistical reliability by using mean time before failure, weibull 3-parameter distribution, reliability modeling, and reliability demonstration tests.
• Lead cross functional teams to develop Corrective and Preventive Action for Customer, Supplier and Production
• Creates and maintain quality process inspection instructions, reports, and quality alerts
• Participate in preparation and maintenance of process inspection instructions, reports, and quality alerts
• Contribute to continual improvement efforts; to include lean manufacturing, process error proofing, 
• CPK improvement, problem solving and resolution, and assistance in providing timely reaction to concerns.
• Assist in the design, development, and approval of checking aids and fixtures.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and essential duties required to successfully perform this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve department objectives in support of company production, quality, and safety goals
• Work effectively with all departments and associates for continual improvement of Vehtek Systems methods, procedures, and policies;  assist in the implementation of aforementioned
• Communicate effectively with company personnel, customers, and suppliers
• Attend and participate in department meetings, plant meetings, and training; participate in customer visitations as designated by the Business Unit Leader and/or Quality Assurance Manager
• Support new program launches and customer expectations
• Provide reports as required by the Business Unit Leader and/or Quality Assurance Manager
• Handle confidential information on a regular basis
• Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example
• Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective communications and Fair Treatment
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities
• Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Lead and direct internal and external Quality system events such as QMS audits and Q1 audits, etc.
• Direct responsibility to respond and track customer and internal quality concern. 
• Development of Control Plan and PFMEA, participate in RPN reduction initiative. 
• Review of customer specific requirements to ensure compliance / implementation within the internal systems of the business

Team Member Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Understand your responsibility for health, safety and environmental in the workplace.
• Cooperate with OSHA/State OSHA inspectors.
• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
• Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device such as a guard, light curtain, etc.
• Will not use or operate any machine or equipment that the team member is not trained to operate.
• Will not use or operate any machine or equipment in a manner that may endanger any team member including themselves.

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction
• How to measures ones work to show status of work. Status of quality for respective area of responsibility
• Able to work well with others; maintain positive employee relations
• Familiarity with Quality Assurance practices and procedures including statistical process control, blueprint reading, GD&T, use of measuring devices, checking aids / fixtures, computer applications, mechanical testing, customer and QMS requirements 
• Able to prepare, read, write, and interpret written reports, procedures, instructions and guidelines to make recommendations
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, associates, suppliers and customers
• Able to organize, schedule, and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Able to work flexible and additional hours
• Able to use computer and software as required
• Knowledge and use of Core Tools

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree Required, Bachelor degree in technical field preferred or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Quality Technician/Inspection or equivalent position that directly relates to meet the qualifications for role.
• Knowledge of Quality processes, policies, and procedures.
• Advanced Knowledge of customer and Quality Management System standard requirements
• Knowledge of automotive fabrication processes
• Knowledge of  Advanced Product Quality Planning methods
• Basic Tolerance Skills
• Knowledge of B.I.W. part to part
• Basic welding knowledge from Quality and reliability aspects
• Basic stamping knowledge regarding B.I.W. components
• Experience managing suppliers and related supplier issues
• Advanced Knowledge in Quality systems development preferred
• Strong Microsoft computer skills required

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing plant, with an emphasis on manufacturing plant
• The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers. 
• Salary Exempt pay position, primarily on first shift; flexible hours and regular attendance are required 
• Requires travel to customer and tooling facilities as needed

Other Considerations

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position.  Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their Team Leader
• A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
• Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Company Information

Vehtek Systems (a division of Magna International) is located in Bowling Green, Ohio. Vehtek is a Class A automotive stamping and assembly facility manufacturing automotive body system components for GM, Ford, Stellantis, Honda and other aftermarket customers. We operate a 500,000 square foot facility with approximately 1,000 employees. We offer a market competitive wage and benefit package including a 401(k) with company match, 3 levels of PPO medical, dental and vision insurance (eligible after 30 days), profit sharing program, and numerous other benefits including paid time off, holidays, and others.

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