Advanced Quality Engineer

• Complete all APQP (advanced quality product plan) deliverables for automotive interior new product launches on time, per Inteva PDP
• Assist in developing the DFMEA and PFMEA
• Develop and enforce the prototype, pre-production and production process control plans
• Develop and execute manufacturing quality systems during prototype part builds and transfer requirements & checks to Inteva operations sites
• Assist with GD&T development & tolerance negotiation; coordinate pre-series dimensional checks, develop tuning/improvement plans to achieve 100% compliance to requirements
• Develop the measurement strategy required to meet dimensional requirements and assist gage engineers in the procurement of the gages per customer standards/requirements
• Conduct dimensional data reviews and propose tuning, tolerance relief & engineering changes to get parts in spec
• Develop the measurement system analysis plan for all areas of the new product launch
• Ensure gage repeatability studies (Gage R&R, Bias & Linearity) are conducted on all measurement equipment used on the new launch program and that appropriate corrective actions are taken to improve Gage R&R where data indicates
• Up to 30% travel to Inteva, supplier and customer locations required to support new product launches at Inteva facilities worldwide

REQUIRED

• Knowledge of or experience in light assembly and plastic injection molding, preferably in the automotive industry
• Must demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, ability to work well in several teams at once, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance

PREFERRED

• ASQC/CQM/CQE certification
• Specific education / training and applied experience in Quality disciplines is preferred.  Including: Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, AIAG Advanced Quality Planning, PPAP, D/PFMEAs, Control Plans, DOEs, MSA/gaging/fixturing, GD&T, Dimensional layouts, Manufacturing Quality Systems and SPC
• Understanding of PPAP procedures/requirements, APQP
• Understanding of coordinate measuring equipment for dimensional verification
• Knowledge and application of statistics & SPC
• Knowledge of vehicle interior parts and assemblies, and related part constructions and/or designs

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering or other 4-year technical certification/degree