Quality Engineer Job in Wytheville 24382, Virginia US
Quality Engineer
Job Description Summary:
Somic America, Inc., an ISO/TS 16949 certified OEM supplier of safety critical steering and suspension components to the automotive industry, located in Wytheville, Virginia has an immediate opening for a Quality Engineer.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Provide Quality interface and expertise between the organization and its customers/vendors to proactively assure that their needs and expectations are understood and satisfied. This includes the complaint management process, and the implementation of corresponding corrective/preventive actions.
· Interpret, develop, implement, monitor and manage quality system requirements imposed by customer SQAM.
· Provide expertise in Quality Assurance and process improvement tools and methods to targeted functions of the organization to support them in their continuous improvement activities.
· Execute the initiatives of the organization in the development, implementation and improvement of the appropriate Quality Management Systems throughout the operation, with all the documentation required. This includes providing advanced quality planning support in the development and launch of new products, processes and services.
· Participate in the internal Quality System Audit program for the organization. Develop, implement and audit inspection and test plans, standards and acceptance criteria, and procedures/work instructions. Facilitate the investigation and elimination of causes of quality problems and follow up in corrective actions.
· Develop and analyze statistical data and product/process performance to recommend and implement improvement in targeted areas of the organization. Provide support in the development and evaluation of process capability, process control plans, analysis of out-of control conditions and process audits with the objective of improving process performance and capability.
· Participate in all aspects of product development and launch activities throughout the organization. Efforts primarily targeted at the identification of customer expectations, manufacturing and test support, reliability analysis, design reviews, evaluation of test programs, material testing and inspection and management of quality costs.
· Interface with manufacturing and design engineering when support is required to conduct Design of Experiment (DOE) projects for problem solving and process improvement.
Basic Qualifications:
Required:
· Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and three to five years of experience
· Basic computer skills in Word and Excel
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
· Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures
· Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and vendors
· Ability to facilitate problem solving
· Ability to develop and implement Quality best practices
· Ability to mentor and train others within the organization to advance skill sets
Preferred:
· Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, Six Sigma experience
· ISO Lead Auditor certified
· Automotive industry experience and familiarity with ISO/TS 16949
Somic America, Inc. offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package including group health, dental, life, vision, disability, (401K) with company match and paid holidays. Qualified candidates should submit a resume with a cover letter to:
HRMGR@somicamerica.com
Or
Attn: Human Resource Manager
343 E. Lee Trinkle Drive
Wytheville, VA 24382
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V