Quality Engineer

Description

Job Summary: The Quality Engineer ensures product, process, and quality system compliance, leads root cause analysis, and supports adherence to standards at the SKF Zapopan plant. Key Responsibilities: 1. Ensure product and quality system compliance. 2. Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement. 3. Participate in new product launches and audits. Request ID: 24042 Job Category: Manufacturing Career Level: Professional Contract Type: Permanent Location: Zapopan, MX **Quality Engineer – SKF Zapopan Plant** ========================================= **Purpose of the Role** ------------------------ The **Quality Engineer** is responsible for ensuring product, process, and quality system compliance within the SKF Zapopan plant. Their primary function is to prevent quality issues, lead root cause analysis, manage customer requirements, support new product launches, and ensure compliance with global SKF standards, industry regulations, and audits. **Key Responsibilities** --------------------------------- ### **1\. Quality Control and Management** * Monitor process performance using quality metrics: scrap, rework, PPM, deviations, and defects. * Manage and close NCRs, internal deviations, and corrective/preventive actions. * Maintain up-to-date control plans, FMEAs, instructions, and relevant technical documentation. * Track and validate implementation of corrective actions on-site. ### **2\. Problem Analysis and Continuous Improvement** * Lead root cause analysis using tools such as: **8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, DMAIC**. * Identify opportunities for process and product improvement to reduce scrap, defects, and variation. * Participate in Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. ### **3\. Production and Process Support** * Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve line-side quality issues. * Validate critical parameters, process instructions, and on-site controls. * Ensure compliance with SKF specifications and technical requirements. ### **4\. New Products (NPI) and Engineering Changes** * Participate in APQP/PPAP activities for new products or engineering changes. * Generate required documentation: **MSA, capability studies, validations, PPAP reports, updated control plan.** * Coordinate product testing, sampling, and validation. ### **5\. Audits and Compliance** * Support internal, external, and customer audits. * Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949 where applicable). * Monitor compliance of the site’s quality management system. ### **6\. Customer and Supplier Relations** * Support handling of customer complaints (0KM or field). * Maintain technical communication with global SKF Quality teams. * Manage supplier quality in coordination with SQE when required. **Job Requirements** ------------------------- ### **Education** * Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. * Certification in quality tools or Six Sigma is a plus. ### **Experience** * 2+ years of experience in quality roles within manufacturing. * Experience in metalworking or automotive industries is desirable. * Familiarity with audits, failure analysis, and quality documentation. ### **Technical Knowledge** * APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plan. * Interpretation of drawings, GD\&T, and tolerances. * Proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM preferred). * ERP knowledge (SAP preferred). * Basic statistics and SPC. * Automotive Core Tools (desirable). ### **Key Competencies** * Attention to detail and technical discipline * Analytical thinking * Problem solving * Teamwork * Effective communication * Improvement orientation * Priority management and sense of urgency **Working Hours** ----------- * Monday to Friday, with availability to address critical on-site quality issues as needed. **Success Metrics** ------------------------ * Reduction in scrap and PPM * Effective closure of NCRs and 8D reports * Audit compliance * Validation and PPAP results * Implemented continuous improvements * Efficiency in production support