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Senior Quality Engineer

Job Type:  Full Time
Experience:  7+ years' working in a quality environment
Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

SCOPE: Reports to the Sr. Manager of Engineering. Scope of tasks reflect a low to moderate level of ability and experience in automotive mechanics, metal fabrication and electrical disciplines.

SUMMARY: Inspects incoming materials, various machined parts, and assemblies for conformance to specifications. Oversees and coordinates the division's Audit System and. Take the lead on customer and supplier interface requirements (IE: CARs, PPAP, CCR/RMA Investigations, VStudies). Implements the policies and procedures of the Division Quality System to applicable U.S. and/or international standards for consistent quality in products and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implements the policies and procedures of the Division Quality System as outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual and departmental operating procedures.
  • Performs first articles, in-process, and final inspections of customer products per approved operating procedures, routers, and work instructions. Performs inspections as required to meet the needs of customers and scheduling requirements.
  • Responsible for the prompt identification, documentation and segregation of material or product found non-conforming to blueprints, specifications, and workmanship standards.
  • Audits for implementation and control of the division calibration system as outlined in the Q.A. Manual and related procedures.
  • Ensures that current inspection status is on routers, tags and inspection documentation as outlined in applicable procedures.
  • Audits the calibration and inspection quality records in a manner consistent with customer and ISO 9000:2015 requirements.
  • Participates in the division internal audit system, helps prepare the audit schedule and reports to ensure compliance with the documented quality system.
  • Responsible for prompt notification to the Manager, Quality Assurance for all non-conformances to the quality system or customer requirements found during inspections, routine audits, or casual observation.
  • Lead PPAP documentation (Gage R&R, VStudies, FAIRs), corrective action response, CCR/RMA Investigations and others as needed.
  • Responsible for accurate reporting and input to the MRP System.
  • Maintains the priorities of safety, housekeeping, quality, service, and productivity within the scope of assigned projects.
  • Responsible for implementing approved Standard Operating Procedures, Company Policies, safety guidelines, and recommended changes needed for continuous improvement.
  • Seeks professional growth and advancement through continued education.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering – preferably Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
  • 7 years working in a quality environment
  • Knowledge of ISO 9000:2015
  • Knowledge of inspection techniques per ANSI Y14.5
  • Ability to use all standard inspection equipment such as CMM, optical comparator, hardness tester, surface tester, micrometers, indicators, calipers
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
  • Ability to solve problems with limited standardization.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and good organizational skills
  • Microsoft office proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint…etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Automotive related experience
  • Statistical Process Control and Quality System Auditing
  • Experience with hydraulics, braking systems, and vehicle dynamics
  • Lean Six Sigma certification

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for several hours, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, walk, talk, or hear, reach with hands and arms, and use a personal computer. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up the 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (color vision helpful), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 annual

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Wilwood Engineering does not sponsor work visas.
Cost of Relocation for out-of-state applicants is not reimbursed.

Work Location: In person