Associate Quality Engineer

Description

Quality Engineer

Are you looking for employment with a fast-paced, safety–oriented foundry with a long-term presence in Muskegon County? CWC Textron, a division of Kautex Textron, currently has an employment opportunity for a Quality Engineer. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please go to www.textronjobs.com to apply.

Kautex, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is rated among the Top 100 Automotive Suppliers worldwide. The company is a leading global supplier of hybrid and conventional plastic fuel tank systems, selective catalytic reduction systems (SCR) and clear vision systems and sensors. In addition, the company produces and supplies camshafts, castings and industrial packaging. Headquartered in Bonn, Germany, the company owns and operates more than 30 facilities in 14 countries worldwide.

Description of Job Responsibilities:

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• Meeting customer requirements will be the utmost responsibility for this job. Supporting and improving current quality systems will be the main focus of this job.

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• Support & improve our internal audit system. Follow up on open issues and maintain audit records.

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• Assist with measuring & collecting data of product characteristics which may lead to reporting on statistical results. Will need to apply Six Sigma concepts using Minitab.

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• Support operator training requirements.

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• Support and participate our IATF & QSB systems assuring gaps are identified and open issues are closed out.

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• Maintain history of data on key processes identifying change point history and retrieval.

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• Work professionally with Manufacturing to resolve open customer issues. This will include making recommendations to resolve failures, identifying root cause and prevention driven actions.

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• Communication of key issues on a regular basis with a professional approach.

Qualifications

Requirements:

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• Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering or comparable degree

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• Prior experience in a quality engineering role or comparable equivalent is required

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• Experience in a foundry environment a plus.

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• Understanding of IATF16949, GM QSB, customer specifics as outlined by IATF specifications, Chrysler LPA, and Ford Q1.

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• Excellent knowledge of what and how a quality system works.

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• Ability to write procedures & work instructions.

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• A full and complete understanding of PFMEA’s, control plans, and process flows

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• Problem solving skills using A3, 5 why, 8D’s, fishbone, etc.

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• Must be well organized and demonstrate above average use of Minitab, Excel, Word, & Power Point.

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• Strong verbal and written skills and the ability to work unsupervised.

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• Prepare and execute internal audits

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• Able to work with customers within time constraints.

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• Must be detailed oriented.

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• Understanding of blue prints.

Benefits

• Drive your own success story through technical and leadership development

• Diverse global team with opportunities for cross-functional experiences

• A competitive compensation and benefits package including:

-- Worldwide development opportunities

-- Excellent working conditions

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: CWC Textron, a division of Textron
Primary Location: US-Michigan-Muskegon
Job Function: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 01/30/2024, 1:11:38 PM
Job Number: 321012