Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

·         Respond to production issues resulting from incoming quality issues.

·         Issue Quality Concern (QR) to the responsible supplier.

·         Work with the supplier to follow the 8D process

·         Achieve containment and get certified parts for production to build with.

·         Achieve interim and permanent correct actions.

·         Track open issues & communicate to the Quality, Engineering & Production teams.

·         Work with Quality, Engineering & Production to solve open quality issues at VO & in the field.

·         Set up Quality Operating system and APQP reviews with program new tooled parts suppliers.

·         Hold periodic verification reviews with new tooled parts suppliers.

·         Potential visit supplier sites for QOS verification and initial part runs.

·         Work with MP&L Change Control on incoming part changes.

·         Review Birth History on engines with quality issues and report out findings to the team.

·         Work with suppliers

·         Weekly review of open items & G8D’s for launch specific parts.

·         Review special build engines on the dock and aid in the shipment prep (review, inspections, etc.) to VO (placards, tags, etc.).

·         Communicate engine ID and associated shipment information to VO plant.

·         Manage/track I4 and V6 Dock Campaigns, dock audits and rework planning to reduce the number of unusable inventory.

·         Make sure Campaigned items are grouped, identified and have a work plan associated with them.

·         Work extended hours and weekends to support production requirements

Skills Required:

·         Quality manufacturing experience preferred

·         Ability to work independently with limited supervision

·         Strong organizational and administrative skills

·         Ability to multi-task

·         Strong problem-solving skills

Skills Preferred:

·         Knowledge of Engine architecture / function

·         Strong Written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong Interpersonal skills. Customer focus

·         6 Sigma Green belt or Black belt

·         Knowledge / Experience in use of Quality Operating System and supporting applications:

o   8D

o   QR2 system for generating supplier concerns

o   CMMS

o   eSRS

o   QLS-CM

o   QWX

o   ECB

o   BSAQ

Experience Required:

·         Quality experience

·         Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

·         Knowledge of constraint management principles

·         Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education Required:

·         High School Diploma

Education Preferred:

·         BS / BA degree

Additional Information:

Occasional travel to local suppliers required. Candidates should be prepared to give specific examples of issues that they have had at work/school and the detailed steps of what they have done to find the problem, come up with an solution, and implement the solution. Also provide details that show their engineering skills and problem solving thought process.