Quality Engineer

Full-Time
Fairfax, Kansas

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet high standards by designing quality systems, inspecting materials/products, analyzing data to find flaws, and implementing continuous improvement (CI) to eliminate defects, reduce waste, and ensure safety and compliance, working across design, production, and supply chain teams. The ideal candidate is an innovative, data-driven leader with a passion for quality management and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

Establishment of quality engineering disciplines during the development phases of the product to ensure that quality objectives are met.
Engineer, document, communicate and/or implement quality deliverables as defined by internal procedures, customer requirements, and industry standards for assigned, advanced program commodities.
Reporting of APQP status and issues that may directly or indirectly lead to the detriment of the quality or financial performance of the assigned advanced program commodities. (As required based on business model)
Interface with the customer and suppliers on quality-related issues.
Lead the problem-solving activity for internal and external (customer and supplier) related quality issues, in compliance with the Business Operating System and supporting documentation.
Establish and maintain PPAP/APQP documentation to ensure it meets customer and AIAG requirements and that applicable team members are properly trained. Facilitate communication between shifts on documentation changes/updates.
Ensure that Core Tools (control plan, PFMEA, etc.) are revised as required, especially as a result of corrective actions.
Review, disposition, and documented communication of discrepancies for supplier sample submissions of new or changed, advanced program materials.
Coordination and preparation of required inputs and outputs to ensure that customer product; material, and documentation submissions are accurate, timely and complete.
Monitor supplier quality initiative, performance management, corrective actions and document performance as required (based on business model).

Requirements

Minimum four (4) year degree in Quality Control or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 3 years in an automotive manufacturing environment as a quality coordinator or quality supervisor
Minimum of 5 years experience in a supplier & customer-related quality engineering role
Minimum of 5 years of experience in AQP on new products in the automotive industry
Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Completion
Core tools (PPAP, SPC, FMEA, MSA, APQP, Control Plan)

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