We are looking for a motivated and experienced Quality Engineer to join our quality team! Bring your skills, knowledge, and abilities to an innovative company that offers a competitive compensation package working alongside great people.
ABOUT SENIOR FLEXONICS
The Senior Flexonics division of Senior PLC serves markets with products for land vehicle emission control and industrial process control applications. As the largest manufacturer of flexible automotive components globally, focusing majorly on diesel engines, Senior Flexonics has extensive manufacturing and distribution facilities across the world. Senior’s diesel technologies support a growing number of major North American and European automotive and heavy truck manufacturers in meeting stringent emissions standards.
Senior's global values underpin what Senior does and how it does it.
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
As a Quality Engineer will be responsible for customer satisfaction, supporting strategic objectives, and ensuring the compliance to Senior's QMS processes. QE will provide engineering support using statistical analysis, 6 sigma tools, along with other methods to improve the quality of manufacturing at the facility. The Quality Engineer will additionally provide launch support for new programs, engineering changes, and process improvement efforts to obtain the company's goals.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Lead or assist in root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Customer and supplier support for the operations' teams. Understanding of GD&T, 6 sigma, 8D analysis, 5-Why, amongst other methods to facilitate corrective actions and process improvement.
· Manage the approval process (PPAP) and assist program launch initiatives by supporting APQP assignments and customer validation requirements
· Collect data and perform analysis in order to improve current processes. Work with engineering as support to implement changes, which effectively improve the QMS. Lead projects and activities that support company's strategic objectives.
· Participate in internal audit program and perform audits as scheduled. Ensure all non-conformances are closed properly per Senior's QMS
· Analyze processes for production and develop the most efficient method of testing critical factors
· Evaluate and incorporate the measuring techniques used to ensure conformance to requirements and assist in training production employees in their use.
· Organize and execute capability studies and other process related experiments.
· Prepare and update Control Plans as required using APQP techniques
· Prepare certification packages for customers
· Assign and instruct Quality Technicians on their process checks, validation work, along with other performance tasks needed to ensure compliance to the QMS. Work with CMM lab technician, Gage lab technician, and Materials lab technician, in creating a dynamic Quality inspection system.
· Handle customer corrective action assuring that permanent corrective plans are implemented
· Support, promote and cooperate in achieving Company mission regarding continuous improvement and teamwork goals
· Monitor supplier performances and take actions to correct quality or delivery issues
· Manage the approval process for new suppliers for use of prototype and production components
· Visit new and existing suppliers for on-site audits and evaluations
· Maintain LPA Admin system with assigning non-conformances and maintain schedule.
· Update documents through the appropriate process.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience
- Knowledge of Problem solving tools 8D, 5Why, Fish bone, DMAIC.
- Understanding of QA processes
- Knowledge of PPAP
- Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plan)
- Knowledge of DOE (Design and Experiments)
- Knowledge of lean and 6 Sigma methodology
- Working knowledge of ISO/TS-16949 and automotive/quality experience
- GD&T knowledge required
Why Senior Flexonics:
When you join Senior Flexonics means not only a rewarding opportunity with a tight-knit and collaborative team while enjoying:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
- Employee Recognition Program
- 401k plan with match
- Paid vacation
- Flexible hours
- Employee wellness activities
- Tuition reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bartlett, IL 60103 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bartlett, IL 60103: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person