Sr. Quality Engineer

Purpose/Summary
Sr. Quality Engineer for ABC-QA supports Akebono customer APQP, PPAP, and on-going Quality Assurance maintenance activities related to Akebono product transfers. Additional duties include supporting the quality improvement and technical areas for the AKB manufacturing plants in North America.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Key member in PPAP process, transfer projects, and launch activity (cradle to grave).

• Supports manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, R&D, purchasing and other related resources in quality improvement

• Supports the development of planned activities to improve quality. (Develops action plan, assign responsibility and target dates with team)

• Research all sources that have experience with Technology, Product, Process, & etc. that can aid in quality improvement or process development

• Assists Quality Improvement Project Activity. (Document and track results of actions.)

• Assists problem solving and verification of countermeasures with team

• Leads internal/external meetings related to Quality improvement projects

• Provides guidance, technical support, and analysis for improvement projects and processes

• Supports team in all aspects of quality improvement projects and processes

• Supports team in all aspects of quality improvement and VA/VE

Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position)
4 year college degree in engineering or technical field. Minimum of 5 years in Quality Field, management or supervision position. Quality/statistical/problem solving training classes/seminars, Six Sigma, Shainin techniques. Familiarity with Automotive customer’s quality requirements and industry standards. Materials, Brake product knowledge/experience.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Communications (written/verbal) skills

• Use of office related software for office use

• Blueprint reading, GD&T, basic understanding of metrology

• Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry and PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, Manufacturing Process Experience

• Organizational skills

Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Physical Demands/Environment

• Infrequent handling of calipers and components.