Quality Engineer

Essential functions

The essential functions of this position while meeting or exceeding annual goals and objectives are as follows:

• Support overall IMMI VIP Inc. goals / objectives to reach short term and long-term benchmarks.

• Provide advice, insight to the IMMI VIP Team and act as a subject matter expert in IATF:16949 standards, to help resolve QA / Process issues.

• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of IMMI products with a focus on product integrity, reliability, specifications, regulatory compliance, and Customer Specific Requirements per AIAG guidelines.

• Work closely with the appropriate Manufacturing personnel, Team leads, Design and M.E. Engineers to ensure that all manufacturing processes are repeatable, in control and work instructions are in place and being followed.

• Actively participate in the QMS internal and external audit process.

• Assist with the appropriate Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering personnel to conduct,

develop / document Processes, Design FMEA's, utilizing the APQP process.

• Work with IMMI VIP Purchasing to develop new, reliable supplier sources. Assist in conducting initial survey visits to evaluate potential suppliers as needed.

• Develop, implement, monitor quality standards objectives and quality control systems.

• Perform Incoming inspection, monitor temperature on molding presses and products to ensure quality specifications are met.

• Lead/Support the problem-solving process for internal and external performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, quality, or related field

• 5 or more years' experience in manufacturing with leadership/management experience preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail

• Comprehensive product knowledge; features, reading drawings, application, qualifications, and functions.

• Appropriate certifications (Certified internal or lead auditor is desired), education, and experience in manufacturing methodology.

• Ability to effectively utilize software such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and other software as needed.

• Must comply with legal and corporate responsibilities.

Functional Competencies

These are the competencies that are specified within the relevant functions of the job. The training for these competencies is kept for each team member in the job function training plan in their department. The competencies are as follows:

• Problem Solving

• Project/Program/Process Management

• Functional Core Tools- APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, IATF:16949 2016 standard, MSA, SPC

• Product Awareness- Manage Customer Warranty claims in a timely manner, 8D's, Written Formal Customer Complaints (WFCC's) to resolution.

The general competencies in coordination with the job function are defined in goals and objectives and reviewed regularly, in a mid-year review and evaluated annually for each team member. They are:

• Knowledge; Job function

• Delivery; Quality and Productivity

• Communication & Leadership; Commitment & Motivation, Professionalism, and Teamwork

WORK ENVIRONMENT Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This work is deadline-oriented, requires multitasking, fluctuating work schedule, and flexibility within the workday.

• Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary.

• Requires the ability for close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

• Requires working and interacting with others, both in person and through phone, electronic, written correspondence. The ability to listen effectively, communicate clearly, maintain attention to detail, and perform focused work.

• When in the warehouse, Mold, Trim, Assy Departments. This position requires working with dirt/dust and noise. The use of a variety of proper PPE is required to provide a safe working environment.

• This position requires working with various temperature conditions.