Quality Engineer

Primary Duties:

• Lead the team in utilizing the 10 Key Safety Leadership Behaviours to Do Right through actions in safely producing quality parts at world class yields.
• Provide a safe and healthy working environment implementing improvement systems to eliminate any work-related injuries and ensuring all employees understand all safety requirements.
• Ensure that Rossford Assembly is in adherence with the NSG Business Management System and any Customer Specific Requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on industry standards, regulations, and certifications relevant to the automotive industry and NSG customers. Ensure we are compliant with all applicable quality and safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality control procedures to ensure adherence to product specifications and industry standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform rigorous inspections and tests on incoming materials, in process components, and finished products to identify defects deviations, and potential issues.
• Investigate and perform root cause analysis for quality deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints, proposing corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify opportunities for process and product improvements, along with cost saving measures to ensure overall product Quality.
• Work closely with suppliers to establish quality standards, use NSG resources to conduct supplier audits, and address supplier concerns to ensure consistency of raw materials and components.
• Monitoring & development of the NSG Traceability system for existing and new model product as well as facilitate internal training to appropriate resources to ensure the effectiveness of the system.
• Translate the customer requirements into production specifications, control plans, and process FMEAs, working in cross functional teams to address any deficiencies.
• Participate in and contribute to NMI (New Model Introduction) or Product Transfer activities: safe launch, PPAP, data acquisition, support team meetings, FMEA/CP Review, SWI Review, etc.
• Lead/Support certification audits & all required internal audits, including but not limited to IATF 16949/ISO9001 QMS Requirements
• Conduct internal Quality Training with new hires and existing employees to assist in their development.
• Facilitate and ensure adherence to the controlled documents process and system entries required for compliance.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Customer's, Site Liaisons, and Engineering Contacts.
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings.
• Travel to customer locations as required.
• Lead and monitor PPM improvement efforts for new and existing parts.
• All other duties as assigned in relation to job.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or other technically related field (relevant experience) or Associates degree with minimum four (4) years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in the automotive industry with a proven track record of implementing effective quality control measures preferably for a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier.
• Strong understanding of automotive Quality Standards, such as ISO9001/IATF16949.
• Knowledge of and ability to read and use customer and supplier prints.
• Experience with SPC, production monitoring devices, gauges, and various Quality Tools.
• Training and experience in disciplined problem-solving techniques (Ex: 5-Why; 8-D; DMAIC, formal root cause analysis)
• Demonstrate leadership ability and the ability to work within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and in conducting inspections and ensuring accuracy in Quality documentation.
• Must be proficient in the use of business software such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Share Point, Forms, etc.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to apply inferential and deductive reasoning.
• Effective self-starter and ability to work independently or within teams as necessary.

Qualifications Desired:

• IATF 16949/ISO 9001 auditor certification
• Six-Sigma Certification (Greenbelt or Black Belt)
• Relevant certifications in Quality Management or Engineering (e.g., ASQ-CQE).

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