Quality and Reliability Engineer - Interiors

launch of new products in the plant and manage supplier quality problems as they arise and work with issues to document and resolve.

What You'll Do

• Act as the plant's subject matter expert on vehicle interior products and develop quality standards and procedures for production operations.

• Manage multiple projects with broad scope and high degree of difficulty.

• Generate unique technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds Process, Red X, OpEx and other tools as applicable.

• Assist production in prevention of defect occurrence and recommend process changes.

• Work with Launch Team on new vehicle builds. Support Issue Resolution Team (IRT) Co-Chairs as necessary and transition commodities into the team as launch progresses into saleable builds.

• Work with suppliers to address SPPS issued and ensure robust countermeasures.

• Work with suppliers and engineering to develop inspection standards for parts and subassemblies.

• Write SPPS/PRTS for interior issues identified by the plant team.

• Coordinate periodic system and process audits at the plant and at suppliers.

• Coordinate the Interior Harmony Reviews in a monthly basis.

• Analyze Warranty data to identify and define problems.

• Work with / give direction to the interior supplier quality engineers.

• Work with interior suppliers and VAA assembly to assure quality.

• Work with Industrial Engineers to assure proper handling and assembly of interior components to be captured in standardized work.

• Support other Interior team members as needed/directed.

• Improve the Interior bucket performance for First-time quality goal of 94.5%.

• Improving the Interior critical component of the DRR and meeting the greater than 95% for BIQ4.

• Work Off-Shifts as required.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of combined experience in Supplier Quality and Supplier Development.

• Bachelor's Degree

• Knowledgeable in the application of injection molding products such as CQI23.

• Solid analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems.

• Experience generating technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds, Red X, OpEx, Core Tools such as PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC Tools and others as applicable.

• Proficiency with pulling prints, reading drawings, Vismoc, GDIS, GSIP, GQTS, PRTS, PADs, Gage Strategies.

• Thorough understanding and capacity to effectively operate in all areas of the plant production process.

• Effective communicator with solid oral and written presentation skills.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree in Engineering.

• Red X Journeyman Certified.

• OpEx Greenbelt Certified.

• Experience in the design, release, and validation of automotive components, industrial products or consumer electronics.

• High level of independent judgment and decision.

• Experience with ISO/TS 16949:2010, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, PDCA, DMAIC, 8D, and problem-solving tools.

• Engineering Work Order (EWO)/Parts Release familiarity.

• Knowledge of PPAP requirements.

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing and production environment.

• Understanding of lean concepts.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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