Quality Engineer I

Essential Functions:

• Lead the team in utilizing the 10 Key Safety Leadership Behaviors 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.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Single site manufacturing location with 3 shift operation, supplying finished goods to Tier 1 Automotive OEM and Tier 2 customers
• Actively participating in problem-solving teams and other groups as necessary to achieve KPI goals.
• Demands and prioritizes needs adjusted regularly to provide a high level of service under tight timeliness to several customers internally or externally.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Innovation & Change: Effectively manages the change process to ensure that the organization remains effective throughout.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategic plans for their part of the business by setting short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Decision Making: Takes appropriate actions to minimize risks and maximize opportunities in the decision-making process. Promotes the review and learning from business decisions. Focuses data analysis on the most relevant and important information without getting lost in detail.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or other technically related field (relevant experience) or an Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of 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, SharePoint, 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 Blackbelt)
• Relevant certifications in Quality Management or Engineering (e.g., ASQ-CQE).

Salary Range: $73,668-$92,088

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting.   Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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