NPD Quality Assurance Engineer
I I Stanley Co., Inc. NPD Quality Assurance Engineer
I I Stanley Company, Inc., a leading supplier of automotive lighting products, was established in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1985. Founded on the principles of respect, trust, and value, we serve a wide range of customers – domestic and foreign – by supplying them with high-quality automotive headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps.
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide management, development, testing, problem solving and launch support for the company, while working closely with multiple internal departments and with the multiple customers
- Read and interpret 3-D data and drawings to obtain knowledge regarding product requirements, manufacturing methods and procedures, component interaction, and to determine potential changes to the product for required improvements
- Effectively communicate with management, customers and multiple internal departments
- Confer with customers regarding product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, etc.
- Compute advanced statistical math, and utilize mechanical skills to determine production standards and manufacturing processes
- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, fixtures and other measurement tools to check for accuracy and consistency among products
- Proficient ability to use CATIA and UG for surface creation of product to be used by design and development
- Ability to perform Gauge R and R
- Attend and participate in New Product Development (NPD) meetings as scheduled
- Proficient in development of APQP documents (process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEA, Control Plans, etc.)
- Complete other duties, tasks, or projects at the direction of the immediate supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- 2-3 years’ experience in automotive in a technical area
- 1 year experience dealing with customers: Toyota, General Motors, Mitsubishi, or/or Subaru
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
OPTIONAL/PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Plastic Injection Molding experience
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In most cases the position will be required to stand for extended periods, use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The position may occasionally need to lift/pull up to 50 pounds and have specific vision abilities related to close and color vision. While performing the job the position is highly exposed to moving vehicles/machinery and factory equipment. The position may be required to work overtime to meet deadlines and requirements.
In addition to a fully air-conditioned work environment, I I Stanley provides a total compensation package to meet the needs of our associates and to be competitive in today's work environment. We are pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time Associates effective on the first day of employment:
- Competitive Wages
- Annual Performance Reviews & Merit Increases
- Free Medical Insurance Options for you and your family
- Free Life Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K & Employer Matching
- Healthcare Opt Out Options
- Free Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- PTO - Paid Time Off
- Free Uniforms & Safety Shoes