Job Description
Driver and champion of quality excellence in a high paced automotive environment with specialized machining operations to complex assembly. This individual will be high-level contributor and driver of the organization to progress the quality of both the product and culture.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Standard Duties:
The QE will act as the liaison between manufacturing and the customer, ensuring that the overall customer quality and regulatory requirements and expectations are met.
Facilitate all quality-related activities associated with customer product introductions within APQP
Ensure PPAP target dates are successfully met
Proactively work with customers to minimize and/or eliminate issues
Create and submit PPAP to customers
Responsible for ensuring all PPAP requirements are met and documentation is up to date and on file
Understand and comply to customer specific requirements as applicable
Ensure compliance to special characteristic requirements
Customer quality liaison and scorecard improvement champion
Lead problem solving and risk assessments
Use of statistical analysis tools and methods for problem solving
Facilitate resolution of proactive quality initiatives, continuous improvement, preventative actions, mistake-proofing, etc.
Facilitate resolutions of reactive quality initiatives; containment, root-cause, corrective actions, customer issues, etc.
Facilitate and participate in quality metrics reporting and communication
Lead First Pass Yield (FPY) and scrap reduction improvements
Coach and mentor individuals and cross-functional teams in quality systems, tools, and philosophies
Approval of all product and process changes (PDSCR, CISEN, deviations, etc.) to ensure customer requirements and expectations are met, verification that changes are correctly implemented, and product integrity is maintained
Monitor processes (through auditing, metrics, etc.) to ensure product conformance
Support external audit activities relative to product requirements
Responsible for verification of corrective actions
Lead MSA and gauging improvement
Other projects and priorities as assigned by the Plant Quality Manager
Safety and Physical Requirements:
All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
Wear PPE when appropriate in designated areas.
Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion.
Customer Focus Decision Quality Priority Setting Problem Solving Process Management
Drive for Results Functional Technical Skills
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering disciple.
5 years’ experience required.
Equivalent industry experience of 4+ years is highly desirable
Knowledge in manufacturing problem solving (8-D Methodology) and processes required
Demonstrated working knowledge of core quality tools including: Control Plans, Process Flow, FMEA, MSA, SPC
Effective at defining problems, collecting data, analyzing data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
Effective presentation skills and professional verbal and written communication skills
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience in Minitab for statistical analysis preferred
Trained Auditor (IATF16949 preferred)
Strong understanding and experience of working to IATF16949 and related standards
Shainin RedX Apprentice or Journeyman is a plus.
What we believe
Inclusion-We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
Integrity- We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.
Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner.
EEO Statement
Seneca, SC/Oconee County, SC
This position is based out of our Seneca, SC campus in Oconee County. Oconee County is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and boasts four beautiful lakes. Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee are known for their pristine waters, endless mountain views, and lots of room for all forms of water activity. Relocation signing bonus available.
Seneca, SC is located in Oconee County which is within a half day drive from major metropolitan areas in the southeast.
From Greenville, SC 50 minutes
From Columbia, SC 2.5 hours
From Charlotte, NC 3 hours
From Atlanta, GA 2 hours
From Charleston, SC 4.5 hours
Seneca, SC is located in close proximity to Higher Education Institutions to include:
Clemson University SC 7 miles
University of Georgia GA 54 miles
Furman University SC 35 miles
Emory University GA 97 miles
Wofford College SC 63 miles
Kennesaw State University GA 101 miles
University of Tennessee TN 103 miles
University of South Carolina SC 121 miles
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Quality Engineering: 5 years (Required)
Seneca, SC 29678: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person