TNN2 Senior Quality Engineer

Your success is our success.
Since 1978, North American Stamping Group has grown into a leading Tier II automotive supplier with eight manufacturing facilities, two technical centers and approximately 1,000 team members across North America. As a family-owned company, we combine nearly five decades of experience with advanced engineering, metal stamping, welding and automated assembly capabilities to manufacture critical components for the seating, emissions and chassis markets.
At NASG, our strength comes from our people. We invest in training, development and advancement opportunities that allow team members to build meaningful, long-term careers. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute and grow with a company that is manufacturing strength and engineered to perform.
Join our team and help build what comes next.
We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Senior Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager or designate. This position is responsible for customer satisfaction and acts as liaison between the customer and NASG. Responsible for maintaining customer and NASG quality standards and policies, supporting Manufacturing to resolve concerns, driving corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvements, and development of engineering and technical staff within the Quality department

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Support department training and development of engineers and technicians in problem solving improvement tools and communication methods
Act as the customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG as required to resolve issues
Creation and maintenance of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection documentation
Provide guidance to Production group related to part inspection
Aid in gage design reviews and purchase of applicable gages
Assist production with inspection, SPC, gage use
Participate in MRB review and product containment activity
Lead Problem Solving activities for the timely resolution to internal and external CAR's and customer quality related issues
Lead Corrective and Preventative teams, maintain and track Open Issues Logs
CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary
Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..) as required
Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
Ensure proper containment procedures are followed when poor quality is detected
Support manufacturing when abnormalities occur, solve the problem or escalate upward
Ensure that all abnormalities to the standards are documented, escalated, and resolved while working together with Team Members to improve the standard for better Safety, Quality, and Productivity
Provide support in the absence of the Quality Manager
Participate in Layered Audit process
Participate in New Product Development as necessary
Support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
Support Internal / External / Customer audits as required
Support Quality Manager in coordinating individual, team and plant improvement activities
In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education:

Bachelor's degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering (Or relevant experience)

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Experience:

5 years manufacturing experience
3 years in automotive manufacturing
5 – 10 years cumulative in Quality functions

Personal/Technical Skills:

Master level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
Master level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
CMM Operation after programs and set up are established.
Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools
Master level understanding of Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
Strong leadership abilities.
Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach
Highly organized
Strong Interpersonal communication skills
Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis

Language Skills:

Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment

Computer/Software:

Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
ShopEdge
QCBD
Minitab
PC DMIS
Customer Portals

Training:

Internal auditing
Automotive Core Tools
CMM operation
Fundamentals of IATF 16949
Other Baseline items