Quality Engineer III

Company: Charter Manufacturing
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!Charter Automotive is hiring an experienced Quality Engineer III. This exciting role will support the philosophy of zero defects and Continuous Improvement by participating in Advance Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement initiatives, and other actions. Lead or participate in problem solving teams. Complete corrective and preventative actions. Participate in other quality-related projects.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, related degree, or equivalent experience.
• Five plus years' experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Supervisory experience of technicians.
• Tier 1 Automotive experience.
• Experience in leading problem-solving efforts with demonstrated ability to apply team problem-solving techniques.
• Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Black/Green Belt.
• IATF-16949 understanding and participation.
• Working knowledge of drawing and test specification standards (Geometric Dimensioning - Tolerance, etc.).
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of gauges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time (domestic and international).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • ASQ Certified.
  • Experience in APQP process and PPAP submissions.
  • Strong interpersonal and team-leading skills.
  • Conceive, plan, organize and coordinate all phases of assigned special projects to improve efficiencies, simplify workflow and reduce costs.
  • Apply statistical methods such as MSA, design of experiments and statistical process control to quality related issues.
  • Strong Core Tools and Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of advanced quality assurance practices.
  • The ability to manage projects and work in a team project environment is required.
  • Ability to influence thru communication skill, data analysis & insightful presentation.
  • Experience with direct customer/supplier contact in a quality role.
  • Related industry experience.MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
    • Facilitate/lead corrective and preventive action teams resulting from customer concerns, internal/supplier quality problems, or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
    • Direct customer/supplier communication and interface through problem resolution.
    • Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and teams.
    • Ensure successful launch of new products and processes, process capability and control to meet customer requirements.
    • Participate or lead cross-functional product trial review team to ensure products and processes meet applicable quality and productivity criteria.
    • Create, review, and verify all quality supporting documentation, including Work Instructions, FMEA's and Control Plans.
    • Develop and implement gauging, standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
    • Work with related departments to design and develop new gauging processes or equipment.
    • Perform production readiness evaluations, and report/identify recommended actions.
    • Lead Continuous Improvement projects supporting safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
    • Provide technical assistance to other departments or customers as needed.
    • Develop and maintain control of the quality management system, related communication, training, and documentation.
    • Direct part analysis for internal and external requests.
    • Perform internal and supplier audits and Maintain auditing documentation.
    • Train employees in auditing related methods or procedures as needed.
    • Promote an environment of open communication and teamwork regarding quality.
    • Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
    • Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
      • Reports to: Quality Manager
      • Primary internal customers: Production, EngineeringPOSITION CHALLENGES:
        • Working with frequently changing and varied customer systems and documentation requirements.
        • Communicating concerns to the business regarding quality problems.
        • Advising others to follow established procedures and guidelines without direct authority.
        • Achieving customer satisfaction, for both external and internal customers, when priorities and lead times are established by others.
        • Instilling ownership of process throughout the business.

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