Quality Engineer (Avon or Cleveland)
Job Summary
Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for ensuring product and process compliance with internal standards customer-specific requirements and IATF 16949. This role requires technical expertise in automotive quality tools strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in driving sustainable improvements. The engineer will support new product launches manage quality documentation and facilitate corrective actions with a focus on root cause elimination and prevention.
Salary Range:$62987-$94480
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop maintain and audit Control Plans Process Flow Diagrams and PFMEAs in alignment with AIAG and customer-specific formats (Ford GM Stellantis Volkswagen).
- Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies including Gauge R&R bias linearity and stability evaluations.
- Conduct Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis and implement control strategies to ensure process capability and stability.
- Prepare and submit PPAP documentation including dimensional results material certifications capability studies and ISIRs.
- Manage customer complaints initiate 8D problem-solving and facilitate containment root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
- Interpret and apply OEM customer-specific requirements and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 ISO 14001 and VDA 6.3 standards.
- Interface directly with customer quality representatives during audits product reviews and issue resolution.
- Maintain and update supplier quality manuals manage sub-supplier quality performance and conduct supplier audits. Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to implement engineering solutions to quality issues.
- Support launch activities including process validation capability studies and quality planning.
- Lead cross-functional teams in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using Fishbone Diagrams Five Whys and Pareto Analysis.
- Utilize GD&T to interpret prints and ensure dimensional compliance during product and process evaluations.
- Manage quality-related projects including timelines resources and deliverables.
- Provide technical training to operators inspectors and engineers on quality tools and standards.
- Supervise and mentor quality technicians and specialists as needed to support departmental goals.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field.
- ASQ certifications (CQE CQA Six Sigma Black Belt) preferred.
- IATF 16949 Auditor Certification is a plus.
- VDA 6.3 Auditor certification is a plus.
Experience:
- 1-5 years of relevant experience in quality assurance.
- Proven experience with AIAG Core Tools and customer-specific requirements.
Essential Skills:
- Proficiency in FMEA Control Plans SPC MSA and PPAP.
- Strong understanding of GD&T blueprint reading and mechanical inspection techniques.
- Experience with CMM vision systems and other metrology equipment.
- Skilled in problem-solving methodologies and data analysis.
- Effective communicator with strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with Plex or similar quality management systems.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
A.J. Rose Manufacturing designs, sources and manufactures precision formed metal products and assemblies including metal stamping services.