Quality Engineer
Summary
Quality Engineer at Hi-Lex Controls managing customer concerns, driving corrective actions in manufacturing, and collaborating with Design Engineering on Quality Plans targeting 6 sigma levels. Supports IATF16949 standards compliance and PPAP documentation for automotive window regulators, door modules, and control cable systems.
Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.
In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management.
Website: HI-LEX.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for managing and resolving customer concerns and facilitating irreversible corrective action into manufacturing. Responsible for working with Design Engineering to develop Quality Plans that will provide for 6 sigma manufacturing levels. Coordinates the activities and resources of Customer Liaisons. Responsible for adherence to process/procedures to ensure optimum quality is maintained during the manufacturing process. To ensure the establishment of and adherence to IATF16949 Standards. Other related tasks as assigned by management.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) for new programs for a group of specified customers.
- Technical support to QA staff and manufacturing.
- Aid in the establishment of IATF16949 Standards.
- Perform system audits to verify adherence to IATF16949 standards.
- Interface with all departments/suppliers to optimize quality.
- Review supplier parts/documents for PPAP approval.
- Promotes continuous improvement atmosphere.
- Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives.
- Prepare PPAP documentation and other correspondence to customer(s).
- Review supplier parts/documents for PPAP approval.
- Review all corrective actions (internal/external) for verification of problem resolution.
- Aid in the evaluation of all deviation requests.