Quality Engineer
at Flex-N-Gate

Job Description

Job Duties

• Customer Quality contact/liaison for all APQP quality deliverables for program launches. Will be expected to work closely with the Engineering group to assure all Quality procedures/requirements are met and maintained. Continuous follow up for any required customer information with all Engineering personnel.
• Support prototype builds (document according to prototype checklist inspection process).  
• Handle customer issues. Review customer testing requirements and ensure that systems are in place to meet them.
• Plan and complete all PPAP activities to ensure high quality results with set deadlines.
• Responsible for development of control plans, IMDS submissions and MSA studies as needed.
• Responsible for review and approval of supplier PPAP submissions. Work with suppliers to ensure testing requirements are being met. 
• Perform monthly Product and Process audits as per annual schedule.
• Conduct control plan compliance audits, as well as product audits to verify conformance to functional and appearance requirements as well as assess packaging and labeling - initiate corrective actions where needed.
• Work with production and Quality Supervisors to root cause concerns flagged by manufacturing and the customer, as well as assist with scrap reduction initiatives.
• Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications.
• Support upkeep of the calibration system.  Maintain records, ensure gages and equipment are calibrated within required time.
• Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed.
• Collect SPC data and report monthly; and work with manufacturing on process improvements.
• Take a lead role in the development of checking fixtures and interact with gage suppliers.
• Create gage instructions and be able to train Quality personnel.
• Take a lead role in the development of job instructions and procedures. 
• Document all activities as required.
• Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.) and all applicable government regulations and standards.
• Define and implement “Customers indicators” to monitor the satisfaction level of the customer and reporting to management. 
• Makes decisions with regard to disposition of non-conforming material and that proper containment and follow up is done. 
• Notify supplier of concerns/rejects related to purchased components - coordinate third party sorts as needed and review data related to sort results. Communicate supplier clean points to Production, Materials & Quality.
• Perform additional assignments per manager's direction.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures. 

Requirements

• Preferred Certified Quality Engineer Certificate
• Preferred 3-5 years' of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma
• Knowledge of production process, machines, tools, including design and uses.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and the use of statistical software.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal and external customer service skills
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• GDT/Blueprint reading
• Engineering specifications and understanding

Requirements

• Preferred Certified Quality Engineer Certificate
• Preferred 3-5 years' of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma
• Knowledge of production process, machines, tools, including design and uses.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and the use of statistical software.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal and external customer service skills
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• GDT/Blueprint reading
• Engineering specifications and understanding