Quality Engineer

Description

Job Summary: The Quality Engineer manages process, product, equipment, and machinery releases, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Manages PPAP approvals and corrective action administration. 2. Leads continuous improvement in processes and products. 3. Ensures quality and compliance with specific customer requirements. **Job Description:** The Quality Engineer manages process, product, equipment, and machinery releases by correctly applying APQP forms. Validates PPAP documentation preparation and ensures compliance with customer specifications. EDUCATION REQUIRED: Completed bachelor's degree: Industrial, Mechanical, Electromechanical or Electrical Engineering English 80% (Mandatory) EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES: Computer software: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project Proven experience in the position: minimum 1 year in harness manufacturing (automotive +) Proficiency in measurement equipment and systems Problem-solving analysis techniques: 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa / Cause-and-Effect Diagram, Poke Yoke, Red X, DOE Responsible, committed, and available ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND AUTHORITY OF THE POSITION: First-time PPAP approval with the customer Early involvement in transfers to define process and product controls Administration, compliance, and follow-up of AQP forms for NPIs and transfers Management of trackers as applicable Corrective action administration related to PPAP rejections Administration and compliance with PSO for NPIs and transfers Continuous improvement proposals using PDCA PDCA plan compliance according to established dates Follow-up on GP-12 and Zero Customer Complaints for NPIs and transfers within 30 business days after PPAP KEY ACTIVITIES OF THE POSITION FUNCTIONS: PPAP administration per customer requirements Responsible for obtaining PPAP approval from the customer Administration of Process Release (PSO) and Equipment / Machinery Release prior to PPAP runs for NPIs, ECNs, and transfers Review of specific requirements in transfers and assurance of controls prior to transfer Validation of Risk Assessments categorized as High Risk Control plan administration and assurance of effective controls for CTQs Authority to stop the process or halt shipments if any nonconformity exists in the process or product Coordinates corrective action meetings with the NPI team regarding PPAP rejections Administers AQP documents and corresponding quality system documents for quality assurance Attendance at APQP meetings for NPIs and transfers Daily tracker administration as applicable Audits of product inspection activities (PPAPs, prototypes, service parts) Administration and supervision of human resources under direct responsibility Preparation of monthly presentations with corresponding actions Administration of corrective actions arising from documents under responsibility Continuous improvement of departmental and plant KPIs Position Type: Full-time Benefits: * Company parking * Major medical expense insurance * Meal vouchers Language: * English (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment