Quality Engineer

Company: Advantage Technical
Location: Normal
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

The Quality Engineer will share responsibilities for the quality system planning and performance of a section in body manufacturing, paint, or general assembly. The position utilizes the combined skills of data analysis, manufacturing process knowledge, automotive quality tools, and 8D problem solving to support and improve the teams quality performance. The intent of this position is to ultimately transition into the Quality Assurance Engineering role with full responsibility for the quality performance of a section within the plant. This is what you'll do:

• Participate in APQP process related to responsible area
• Support manufacturing team equipment and process capability analysis
• Assist in developing product and process validation/inspection plans
• Assist in delivering quality tool training on various topics
• Identify and contain suspect material - assist supplier quality functions
• Own 8D/RCCA resolution for internal quality issues
• Participate in utilizing metrology equipment to solve problems
• Assist in the analysis and improvement of quality performance
• Share responsibility for quality related continuous improvement projects
• Monitor, create, and provide quality performance data for KPI boards
• Perform 8D/PFMEA/Control plan review/update
• Utilize warranty and dealer quality input to improve processes
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving the quality culture within responsible area
• Potential business travel to support product /process development at company and supplier locations
• No direct reports
• Technical team leadership skills required to achieve goals General knowledge of and trainability in the following:
  • Engineering, Quality, or Technical Bachelor Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • APQP (Design for Quality)
  • Problem solving - 8D method
  • Manufacturing/assembly process
  • PPAP documents
  • PFMEA
  • Control plan
  • MSA
  • Metrology equipment
  • CAD (Catia preferred)
  • Statistical process control / control charts
  • Minitab or similar software
  • Data analytics software skills; ex. Excel, Tableau, Looker, etc.
  • Kaizen / continuous improvement process
  • The desire to achieve 6 Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to communicate in a high pressure environment About Advantage Technical Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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