Quality Engineer - Interior

Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing full time.
The Role
Manage daily requests for support solving issues and utilize Red X Tools to root cause. Develop quick containments with robust long-term solutions to different problems. Present the Assembly Plant and Engineering Staff with clear problem definition and technical guidance on complex problems. Support Launch of new products in the plant. Manage Supplier Quality problems as they arise and work with issues using the problem reporting & resolution process to document and resolve.
What You'll Do

• Develop quality standards and procedures for the plant.
• Manage multiple projects with broad scope and high degree of difficulty.
• Generate unique technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds Process, Red X and other tools as applicable.
• Assist production in prevention of defect occurrence and recommend process changes.
• Work with Launch Team on new vehicle builds. Support Issue Resolution Team Co-Chairs as necessary and transition commodities into the team as launch progresses into saleable builds.
• Work with suppliers to address Supplier Practical Problem Solving issued and ensure robust countermeasures.
• Work with suppliers and engineering to develop inspection standards for parts and subassemblies.
• Share Lessons Learned with Engineering to prevent repeat design or build issues.
• Review of nonconforming parts and sub-assemblies for proper initial disposition and root cause follow-up.
• Coordinate periodic system and process audits at the plant and at suppliers.
• Coordinate quality evaluation of new vehicles with engineering and production.
• Coordinate engineering change implementation.
• Evaluate employee suggestions.
• Issue technical reports and make presentations to management.
• Work Off-Shifts as required.

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated ability to attain results, while balancing technical solutions with business imperatives.
• Solid analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems.
• Generate technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds, Red X, DFMEA Tools and others as applicable.
• Must excel at problem solving - root cause, containment, robust long term solutions.
• Exercises independent judgment in managing complex and ambiguous tasks with minimal input from supervisor.
• Understanding of lean concepts.
• Thorough understanding and capacity to effectively operate in all areas of the plant production process.
• Effective communicator with solid oral and written presentation skills.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Familiar with 7-diamond process.
• Red X Journeyman Certification.
• Good understanding of SPC.
• Engineering Work Order (EWO)/Parts Release familiarity.
• Familiar with pulling prints, reading drawings, Vismoc, GDIS, GSIP, GQTS, PRTS, PADs, Gage Strategies.
• Supplier audit experience.
• Knowledge of PPAP requirements.
• Production Group Leader Experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer.

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