Quality Engineer – east suburban Atlanta

Job Description

Position Summary

Major brand name global company has a newly created opportunity at a newer plant in the east suburban Atlanta area for a Quality Engineer that will lead and complete moderately complex quality engineering assignments and performs statistical analysis of data to provide information to meet quality standards.  It is an assembly operation.  There are major company benefits to include an attractive 401K with matching and national relocation assistance.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs moderately complex quality assurance assignments and projects; participates in new models development process; performs Quality Management System documentation activities

2. Coordinates moderately complex product/process capability studies

3. Leads problem solving teams; identifies root causes, implements corrective actions and verifies effectiveness

4. Develops product/process procedures including development of performance metrics

5. Performs statistical analysis used in problem solving, quality improvement projects & Six Sigma teams

6. Performs layouts, reads and understands geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

7. Investigates customer complaints, develops corrective action plans and verifies effectiveness

8. Leads Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and the development of Control Plans.

9. Serves as a liaison between supplier and company in quality activities

10. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

● Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse groups of internal and external customers

● Ability to prepare and present technical information

● Thorough technical knowledge and background of quality and manufacturing processes including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), layout and gagging; machining methods and assembly processes as well as statistical process control (SPC) and statistical techniques

● Thorough knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools including control plans and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

● Well-developed analytical, problem solving and project management skills

● Well-developed time management, prioritization, organizational and planning skills

● Demonstrated ability to work individually or in a team environment, along with flexibility to ensure team coverage of all quality-related activities

● Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Educational Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related technical field

Experience Requirements

● At least 2 years of related experience in manufacturing, process engineering, supply chain or quality field

● Fundamental quality experience in manufacturing, assembly or machining type operations

● Enterprise wide reporting system experience preferred

Must Have Experience

• Excellent manufacturing IQ
• Lean Principles/Experience
• Strong Quality System knowledge (functional & Adherence)
• Strong Continuous Improvement
• People person, Must still be able to drive accountability 
• Direct experience with ISO 9001 or related Automotive type standards
• PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, and preferably some GD&T

Certifications

● Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green Belt or Quality Auditor Certification preferred

Physical & Environmental Requirements

● May travel up to 25%