Be the point of contact with Product Engineering, Design, Launches, and new programs for any change or introduction of new products in production areas. * Drive process improvements through reduction of variation by applying the DMAIC methodology – Six Sigma. * Development of specifications for new equipment. * Audits of product BOMs and routings. * Validation and release of new equipment and/or processes. * Preparation of statistical process reports (capability studies, hypothesis testing, DOE, GR\&R). * Comply with responsibilities arising from GM quality systems (BIQ), Ford (Q1\), or other customer requirements. * Support quality and production areas in day-to-day activities to ensure optimal plant operation and achievement of their metrics. * Ensure customer requirements are defined and met throughout the product process. * Track current list of poka yokes and create poka yokes for new processes. * Support quality in direct customer interaction to address quality issues. * Actively participate in identification and segregation of scrap, as well as reduction of scrap using Six Sigma tools. * Actively participate in Continuous Improvement activities involving Plant Systems and processes. * Lead the updating of PF documentation and PFMEAs. * Ensure all potential failure modes are properly analyzed and documented in the PFMEA. * Keep management informed of status of customer issues and ratings (Score Cards). * Ensure quality of new processes/products using APQP tools. * Actively participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning PPAP. * Implement and document inspection criteria and develop boards with updated physical boundary samples. * Participate in daily OEE, scrap, and rapid response meetings for customer complaints, regular quarantine area, and production meetings. * Participate in daily rapid response meetings for customer complaints, regular quarantine area, shipping, and production as required. * Make team decisions regarding disposition of inventory in quarantine, non-conforming, or suspect areas. * Support training and onboarding of new personnel. * Support training programs for development of technical skills and knowledge of assigned personnel. * Identify training needs of subordinate personnel. * Understand environmental aspects and impacts and participate in the environmental management system for continuous improvement. Additionally, the immediate supervisor may assign other functions derived from the natural process and development within the area. Cooper Standard is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note that Cooper Standard maintains a list of preferred recruiting agencies and only members of our Talent Acquisition Department have the authority to engage and authorize recruiting services. We also do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Cooper Standard will be considered unencumbered and free from any charge whatsoever.