*key functions*:
- ensures that advanced quality deliverables such as the preparation and on-time delivery of new product launch-related customer production part approval process (ppap) packages are completed per requirements.
- participates and provides input in design reviews and the development of the dfmea.
- facilitates/participates in the development and review of plant pfmea and control plans to ensure robust process/product controls are in place for mitigating risk through the launch phases and that lessons learned, customer rejections, and warranty concerns are captured in these documents.
- develops past problem history, warranty reports, and lessons learned to ensure countermeasures are in place for new launches.
- ensures compliance with all applicable customer-specific systems and requirements.
- applies statistical process control (spc) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
- documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures.
- develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities utilizing 8ds and associated problems solving tools.
- participates in launch readiness reviews and ensures ppap and quality-related aqp concerns are raised and escalated as necessary.
- interfaces and attends customer meetings relating to launches.
- supports dv/pv builds and verify that parts meet dimensional and functional requirements.
- communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
- establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers resulting in excellent customer satisfaction.
- participates in large engineering projects and cost initiatives by completing specific assigned tasks.
*qualifications*:
- mechanical, industrial engineer or related
- 5 years of experience (automotive desirable)
- iatf * auditor
- gm requirements
- plastic inyection
- core tools
- biqs
- vda 6.3
- auditories 1st, 2nd and 3rd part
- erp (plex is a plus)
- understanding of manufacturing and shipping processes