The Advanced Quality Engineer coordinates, administers, and performs the quality function of an engineering and technical nature to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinate, administer and perform the quality function of an engineering and technical nature to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs.
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Completion and documentation of all phases of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
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Prepare and submit all necessary PPAP documentation per AIAG or VDA guidelines.
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Develop gauge concepts and procure gauges for specific programs. Work with component and tooling/equipment suppliers to improve products and resolve manufacturing problems.
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Participate in Simultaneous Development Teams (SDT’s). Participate in internal audits as required.
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Support the Product Introduction Process through all phases of prototype fabrication and delivery.
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Ensure that appropriate statistical methods are utilized throughout the Product and Process Development process and deployed into the Control Plan
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Responsible for completion of all other Customer-specific Advance Quality requirements.
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Ensure that Customer, internally identified, and supplier quality issues are resolved using the appropriate problem-solving methods (Kepner-Tregoe, 8-D, DOE, 5 Why, Red X, etc.).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Quality training in the core disciplines is required, including: IATF, ISO/TS 16949, VDA, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC.
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Experience being responsible for review of a customer PPAP.
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A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a technical area.
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Minimum 5 years Quality Engineering inside Manufacturing - Automotive Preferred
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
