The Plant Quality Engineer (PQE) - Responsible for all aspects of product conformity for their systems / Components at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant. The PQE reports directly to the PQE Lead and will build effective relationships with both salaried and hourly, assembly plant/corporate personnel, in order to complete projects within their area of responsibility.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Validating product changes, providing technical expertise, and improving outgoing quality that will meet or exceed our customers' expectations.
With unquestioned integrity and strength of conviction, the PQE responds to manufacturing quality issues and manages all product changes.
Through the usage of advanced problem-solving methods and SPW kaizen methodology, the PQE supports all continuous quality improvement initiatives within the plant.
PQE must work collaboratively with cross-functional manufacturing teams and facilitates consensus and drive action from the main stakeholders.
Support external quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI) management for achieving targets, driving improvement/corrective actions and escalation
Review warranty/Customer Quality Insight (CQI) claims daily, maintain issue stratification and maintain the portion of Warranty Wall responsible for their area.
Lead improvement activities in vehicle quality by addressing nonconformity to product quality targets (SCA, VLO, BSR, and TDF performance driven to assigned targets)
Support Corporate Quality objectives/deliverables and communicate requirements to all groups involved to ensure goals are achieved.
Collaborate and lead internal and external resources to achieve project/program timing.
Lead teams to identify issues/risks associated with product designs, processes and applications by utilizing FMEA's and other risk assessment tools.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited university (other Engineering degrees, in combination with relevant experience)
Well versed in both Microsoft and Google applications
Ability to perform data analysis to identify top issues, summarize trends, distinctions, and effectiveness of corrective actions and continuous improvement activities
Effective presentation/public speaking skills (comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization)
Experience with problem solving tools
Able to demonstrate both coaching and teaching
Self-motivated and directed
Ability to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projects
A passion for spending time on the shop floor and fully understanding the build process from a 4M1D standpoint (man, method, machine, material, and design)
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Degree
Reactive Green Belt / Black Belt Certification
Previous experience in resolving complex issues; including root cause, repairs, etc.
Previous experience in Product Engineering and/ or Vehicle Integration / Development at supplier or Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer
Previous Manufacturing and/or Quality experience within a vehicle/Component assembly plant
The Plant Quality Engineer (PQE) - Responsible for all aspects of product conformity for their systems / Components at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant. The PQE reports directly to the PQE Lead and will build effective relationships with both salaried and hourly, assembly plant/corporate personnel, in order to complete projects within their area of responsibility.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Validating product changes, providing technical expertise, and improving outgoing quality that will meet or exceed our customers' expectations.
With unquestioned integrity and strength of conviction, the PQE responds to manufacturing quality issues and manages all product changes.
Through the usage of advanced problem-solving methods and SPW kaizen methodology, the PQE supports all continuous quality improvement initiatives within the plant.
PQE must work collaboratively with cross-functional manufacturing teams and facilitates consensus and drive action from the main stakeholders.
Support external quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI) management for achieving targets, driving improvement/corrective actions and escalation
Review warranty/Customer Quality Insight (CQI) claims daily, maintain issue stratification and maintain the portion of Warranty Wall responsible for their area.
Lead improvement activities in vehicle quality by addressing nonconformity to product quality targets (SCA, VLO, BSR, and TDF performance driven to assigned targets)
Support Corporate Quality objectives/deliverables and communicate requirements to all groups involved to ensure goals are achieved.
Collaborate and lead internal and external resources to achieve project/program timing.
Lead teams to identify issues/risks associated with product designs, processes and applications by utilizing FMEA's and other risk assessment tools.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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