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Automotive, Manufacturing

Quality Engineer

Auburn Hills, MIOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • APQP
  • ISO/TS
  • operator work instructions
  • Process FMEA
  • Control Plan
  • inspection
  • measurement instruments
  • Gage R&R
  • capability studies
  • scrap elimination

Nice to have

  • safety processes
  • Kaizen
  • 5S
  • ISO9001/TS16949
  • Lean
  • 6 Sigma

Role summary

Piston Automotive is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee and improve their quality operation system (QOS) for manufacturing processes, materials, and products. This role involves active participation in the APQP process, leading problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to ISO/TS guidelines. Responsibilities include developing work instructions, Process FMEAs, Control Plans, and managing inspection/testing standards. The engineer will also support measurement instrument selection, Gage R&R, capability studies, scrap reduction, and customer/supplier issue resolution. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a strong preference for automotive and manufacturing backgrounds, particularly with Ford. Excellent presentation skills are essential for communicating with top management.

Overview

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and directing activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of the quality operation system (QOS) for manufacturing processes, materials, and products.

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive? Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle and Product Discounts.

SHIFT:  2nd Shift:  3:30 pm - 12:00 am Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Support and actively participates in the APQP process for new product launch.

• Lead problem solving activities and continuous improvement efforts as it relates to customer satisfaction and quality improvement.

• Maintain all aspects ISO/TS guidelines • Develop and maintain operator work instructions, Process FMEA’s, and Control Plan for work conducted on production lines.

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.• Support the selection of measurement instruments use on the production floor and determine Gage R&R accuracy. Perform and track capability studies monthly.

• Support manufacturing to eliminate scrap. Track and report daily scrap information. • Provide onsite support at Customer/Supplier site to investigate and/or address concerns.• Maintain 8D, ICA/PCA, & CI logs to resolve customer issues and prevent recurrence.• Issue Quality Problem Notice (QPN) to suppliers on quality issues, coordinate supplier and customer containment activities, and facilitate Return Material Analysis (RMA’s)

• Support Layer Process Audit (LPA) guidelines. • Track and report monthly quality performance for Warranty (R/1000’s), Plant Rejects (PPM), Process Capability, Internal Concerns (C/1000’s) for the assemble products.

• And all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; and/or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience: 4 years of consistent and concurrent experience. Internship and Co-op experience included.
  • Previous Automotive Experience with Ford 
  • Plant Manufacturing Experience 
  • Ability to work with all levels
  • Powerpoint presentations to top management. And can speak to the presentation. Good presentation skills

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • It is preferred, but not required the candidate be knowledgeable in safety processes, Kaizan, 5S, APQP, ISO9001/TS16949, Lean, 6 Sigma, 8D, & PPAP.

Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities, ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For any questions regarding job opportunities or the application process, please reach out to us at pistongrouptalent@pistongroup.com. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity for all job seekers.

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