"An Equal Opportunity Employer” It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

Come grow with us…North American Stamping is expanding and looking to hire. We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our team! This position is responsible for maintaining customer and NASG quality standards and policies, supporting the plant team to resolve concerns, driving corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvements, and development of engineering and technical staff within the Quality department.

North American Stamping Group is a privately held company founded in 1978. We continue to explore the most innovative processes and technologies to stay on the leading edge of the automotive industry. Our strategic locations within North America allows us the manufacturing footprint to cover you in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. NASG is an industry leader in the manufacturing of stampings and automated assemblies. A Tier II supplier of components, systems and aftermarket products for the automotive industry with a core business market consisting of seating, ride control, exhaust components, heat shields, noise, vibration and harness (NVH), chassis and structural and window regulators.

Your success is our success… Our sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers.

What you get in return …The most competitive pay in the industry based upon your skill level, along with a full benefits package.

We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Senior Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager or designate. This position is responsible for customer satisfaction and acts as liaison between the customer and NASG. Responsible for maintaining customer and NASG quality standards and policies, supporting Manufacturing to resolve concerns, driving corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvements, and development of engineering and technical staff within the Quality department

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Support department training and development of engineers and technicians in problem solving improvement tools and communication methods
Act as the customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG as required to resolve issues
Creation and maintenance of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection documentation
Provide guidance to Production group related to part inspection
Aid in gage design reviews and purchase of applicable gages
Assist production with inspection, SPC, gage use
Participate in MRB review and product containment activity
Lead Problem Solving activities for the timely resolution to internal and external CAR's and customer quality related issues
Lead Corrective and Preventative teams, maintain and track Open Issues Logs
CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary
Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..) as required
Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
Ensure proper containment procedures are followed when poor quality is detected
Support manufacturing when abnormalities occur, solve the problem or escalate upward
Ensure that all abnormalities to the standards are documented, escalated, and resolved while working together with Team Members to improve the standard for better Safety, Quality, and Productivity
Provide support in the absence of the Quality Manager
Participate in Layered Audit process
Participate in New Product Development as necessary
Support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
Support Internal / External / Customer audits as required
Support Quality Manager in coordinating individual, team and plant improvement activities
In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering (Or relevant experience)

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Experience:

5 years manufacturing experience
3 years in automotive manufacturing
5 – 10 years cumulative in Quality functions

Personal/Technical Skills:

Master level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
Master level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
CMM Operation after programs and set up are established.
Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools
Master level understanding of Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
Strong leadership abilities.
Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach
Highly organized
Strong Interpersonal communication skills
Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis

Language Skills:

Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment

Computer/Software:

Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
ShopEdge
QCBD
Minitab
PC DMIS
Customer Portals

Training:

Internal auditing
Automotive Core Tools
CMM operation
Fundamentals of IATF 16949
Other Baseline items

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

Office: Open office environment

Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments that include but not limited to: Stamping, Welding, Assembly, Grinding, Wash, Receiving, Shipping, Sorting

Travel: Potential travel within Canada, Mexico and continental United States via automobile or plane, passport required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand and walk for up to 12 hours
Able to lift, carry, hold and manipulate loads up to 50 lbs
Dexterity to manipulate product onto gages or gages onto parts
Acceptable vision and hearing with or without appropriate prescribed aides
Able to work within environment that has temperature fluctuations

DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs. To qualify for this job, however, an associate must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between NASG and any associate.

EOE/M/F/D/V

North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

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