Quality Engineering Technician

We are recruiting an experienced Quality Engineering Technician to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

• 12-month contract

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met during production
• Oversees testing of processes and products
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Take strong supplier quality skills and apply them to our supply base
• Practices robust product containment for all customer concerns and leads a cross-functional team in RC/CA investigations while contributing to Plant SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale) objectives
• Coordinates and prepares all New Model documentation and event part data related to customer quality system requirements
• Completes, with cooperation from Quality and Production staff, all applicable Quality Standards, flow charts, control plans, and FMEA's necessary for customer approval
• Experienced with APQP (advanced product quality planning) procedures and documentation. Updates all documentation as required
• Knowledge of all applicable customer portals and applications
• Participates in all new program start-ups to determine and communicate required schedules for necessary documentation
• Performs planned, periodic audits of all areas of the quality system including design controls for compliance to applicable government regulations and to company policies and procedures
• Performs re-audits of deficient matters and corrective actions, as needed and required. Identifies lessons learned and read acrossWorking in Supplier Quality and has performed supplier audits when necessary
• Documents audit results in written audit reports that are distributed and reviewed by appropriate management
• Monitors program performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation
• Responsible for form control of quality standards, process quality control charts, SPC, control plans, and failure mode effect analysis
• Updates all necessary quality documentation, as a result of process changes, design changes, etc.'. on an as-needed basis, and distributes internally and to effected customer
• Creates FR and follows through to completion
• Trains any/all identified associates on the interpretation of any/all quality documents
• Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards
• Reviews quality problems with engineering personnel and directs action required to correct defects
• Supports onsite customer liaison where applicable by providing part information, clean points, corrective actions, etc.
• Annual Review of the CSR for warranty (Stellantis = CQI-14 Self Assessment)
• Provides compliance expertise to Quality Assurance, Engineering, Product Development, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology
• Serves as a team leader, making recommendations and corrective actions, which are required regarding audit results, and compliance to written procedures or applicable government regulations
• Maintains files containing audit reports, re-audit reports, and audit responses, and pertinent corrective action follow-up for audits conducted
• Provides advice and guidance to less seasoned Quality System Auditors
• Maintains abreast of regulatory changes through industry publications, seminars, participation in trade organizations, and government meetings
• Ensures proper documentation and communication under IATF 16949
• Ensures a customer focus at all times, in compliance with IATF 16949
• Knowledgeable of all relevant policies, procedures and processes under IATF 16949

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in the field of Science in Engineering or related
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in quality assurance, quality control
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, regulations and industry standards, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan