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Summit Polymers · 21 hours ago

Engineer, Quality (Manufacturing)

Elizabethtown, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems. The Engineer, Quality (Manufacturing) is responsible for supporting product quality assurance functions, including new product quality system development and customer quality support, while ensuring compliance with quality standards throughout the product development cycle.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Performs Quality function assignments during product Design Input and Design Output process to ensure all aspects of product quality and quality tools are considered and optimized

Develops, uses, and maintains Summit Polymers and APQP quality documents including but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow/Control Plan, Quality Inspection Standards, First/Last Piece Instructions, Receiving Inspection Instructions, Dock Audit Instructions, Safe Launch Instructions, etc

Ensures quality plans are in compliance to all related statutory and regulatory requirements

Reviews, interprets, and communicates technical drawings and other technical information needed to assure the compliance of products or processes. (GD&T, DV / PV testing requirements, SC, CCs, KPI, etc.)

Utilizes Measurement Systems Analysis techniques to qualify gages, fixtures, and other metrology equipment as needed

Utilizes statistical analysis to determine process normality and capability through the use of statistical analysis. (P values, PPK, CPK, etc…)

Supports Corporate Supplier Quality Engineering with development of supplier product, critical review/critique of drawings/tolerances, review/approve quality control plans, attending supplier run at rates as needed, and critical reviews and approval of supplier PPAPs

Manages Appearance Approval Report (AAR) process including directing colorant, paint, film, and purchased component suppliers, developing internal color tolerance values, attending customer color harmony events, and proactively engaging customer color harmony through life of production

Ensures compliance with all unique customer specific quality requirements throughout the product development cycle

Assembles all PPAP information at pre-launch as well as for subsequent post launch changes and submits or presents to customer

Accesses, updates, and maintains all customer web based applications utilized during product development

Performs and oversees safe launch containment inspections and determines corrective actions for safe launch findings

Supports all launch preparation activities including training of associates, internal development trials, customer run at rates, on-site customer builds, Launch Readiness Reviews, and Launch Effectiveness Reviews

Provides proactive / prior to launch training and support to on-site quality liaisons at customer facilities for all new products

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with external customers

Engages immediately in reaction to customer quality concerns, and escalates to Quality Manager and Manufacturing management

Travels to customer locations as required to support containment, investigation, and presentation of corrective actions (or disputes) for customer quality concerns

Breakdowns and reviews customer warranty data to apply corrective actions and proper responses up and including on-site review and investigation at the customer as needed

Travels routinely to customer for proactive visits and customer build events

Accesses, updates, and maintains all related customer web based applications and scorecards

Provides support for internal plant operations enabling the production of high quality, high value products for our customers

Provides functional and technical knowledge and research in support of manufacturing operations in resolving quality concerns and questions

Develops, maintains and performs internal Layered Process Audits and analyzes findings to take appropriate corrective actions

Participates in other auditing activities including but not limited to customer audits, internal quality audits, supplier quality audits, and internal/external IATF / ISO audits

Supports and participates in continuous improvement activities that create improvements to standardized work methods and operational efficiency

Uses industry standard metrology equipment to qualify and calibrate as needed products, processes, or fixtures / tools

Provides guidance to quality inspectors / technicians in performing their responsibilities

Provides support when required during off hours relating to any topic related to the above mentioned duties

Leads, performs and supports Practical Problem Solving (PPS) activities to fully define the problem, determine root cause, and develop root cause based corrective actions to resolve customer, internal and supplier quality concerns

Documents corrective actions on PPS A3 format, and when required on specific customer problem solving / corrective action formats

Shares corrective actions with other affected functions, including corporate teams, sister plants, and suppliers

Qualification

Quality AssuranceAutomotive Quality ExperienceASQC CQE CertificationIATF 16949 / ISO 9001Statistical AnalysisMetrology ToolsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field or related science discipline is preferred

3-5 years of experience in automotive quality function is required alternate to degree

Agreement to complete all post-hire required training is required

Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and customer websites

Knowledge of AIAG based quality core tools including APQP, PPAP, MSA, GD&T, & FMEA

Problem Solving Methodologies (Toyota Practical Problem Solving, 8D, etc.)

Knowledge and understanding of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Standards

Knowledge of Metrology tools and methods

Knowledge of SPC & Statistical Analysis and related software skills (Minitab or similar)

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels of Summit Polymers and customer organizations, including performing effective negotiations, leading effective training, presenting problem solving results, etc

Excellent written and oral communication skills

A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion)