Quality Engineer

Company: Vibracoustic USA Inc.
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Vibracoustic is part of the Freudenberg Group. The company ensures a smooth and quiet ride experience in every vehicle. We are driven by our purpose of adding comfort to mobility and providing the perfect solution for the NVH challenges of our automotive customers. As a leading supplier, Vibracoustic is the right place for open-minded, ambitious team-players with a hands-on mentality. Our innovative, safe and dynamic working atmosphere offers many opportunities for your personal growth and development in a global network. Want to join the team?You support our team asQuality EngineerResponsibilitiesManage the technical aspects of the Quality Department, maintaining quality and process system requirements via the APQP activity through the manufacturing process.Assist Quality Manager in day to day supervision of Quality Department staff.Acts as Quality Manager during absence.Supervises plant quality functions; coordinates APQP functions; creates, implements andmaintains control plans, work/inspection instructions, local procedures, visual aids/samples; prepares sample submissions for PPAP packages; assists in maintaining IATF 16949 certification; assists in meeting customer quality requirements.Designs, implements and maintains various programs to continually improve quality processes within the facility.Interaction with customers during APQP meetings and Process sign-offs and IATF 16949 internal/external audits.Communicate with customers through their internal systemsPro-active and customer initiated plant visits.Acts as Quality Department liaison with the supplier to investigate quality problems and as a resource to the supplier pertaining to product quality.Assists in problem solving activities, both internal and customer initiated. If the process cannot be controlled within specifications, the process is to be shutdown.Design and implement corrective actions with suppliers and customers, follow through to ensure there is no reoccurrence.For assigned customer/products; review with Quality Manager all formal customer complaints (quality or logistics) and enter into TruCentrix software accordingly.Participates in and performs necessary functions related to the site Layered Process Audit (LPA).QualificationsRequired:Bachelors degree in engineering field2 - 3 years experience in Quality Systems Administration/ManagementDesired:Basic S.P.C., measurement systems, Basic Metrology, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing., T.O.P.S.Continuous Improvement training.Advanced S.P.C., CP & CPK, blue print reading, gage calibration, experience in the rubber molding industry.On-Site: Must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate to the Sandusky, MI area.Your BenefitsHealth insuranceInsurance: backstop protection against health risks401K MatchSave for retirement with the companys helpPaid holidaysWith paid time-off, local holidays are all the more relaxing.VacationTime off to refresh and rechargeEmployee discountsOpportunities for deals on products and servicesClick here to go directly to our career page. Drive your career!DisclaimerThe Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Additional InformationSpencer Campbell spencer.campbell@vibracoustic.com

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