SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer (QA) oversees program launch activity relating to part quality. Confirms that processes are set up to produce parts that meet or exceed customer part quality expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Establish Quality Systems and foundation for new programs, new product lines and new equipment.
2. Develop documentation to support customer and internal requirements (Part approval, SDS, Inspection Standards)
3. Develop and update Manufacturing Quality Charts (MQC) / Process Control Plans
4. Gage development, confirmation, and Gage R&R. (CF Approval)
5. Analyze new process for improvements and failure modes with cross functional team (PFMEA development and updates)
6. Negotiate appropriate quality judgement levels with customer (Boundary Samples)
7. Develops CIS for new processes.
8. Color and Grain matching.
9. Analysis of process for stability and capability
10. Support QC to improve / correct quality concerns for mass production parts.
11. Develops all customer documentation for new parts – Inspection Standard, Sample Data Sheet
12. Develop / design checking fixture concepts for new parts (working with CF builder)
13. Responsible for all part approval documentation submitted to the customer.
14. Attends all required trials for responsible parts (internal and at customer)
15. Ability to lead activities with other departments to find root cause and develop countermeasures for issues.
16. Maintain awareness and understand the roles and responsibilities regarding the environmental policies, management system, and objectives and targets by attending the required training. Perform all tasks in accordance with the EMS procedures and practices and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience / education in preparing PPAP or other ISO/TS documentation.

Ability to develop good working relationships with customers.

Knowledge and ability to do SPC studies.

Ability to problem solve - 5 why, 8-D, etc.

Willing to travel up to 20% of time (domestic and international)

Experience / education in preparing PPAP or other QMS documentation.

Statistical knowledge for capability analysis.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

BS degree in engineering or technical-related discipline, 2 year or more of Quality or Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Clear, concise written and verbal skills

Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively in a group setting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Excel.

Proficient in using SPC software such as Minitab, etc.

Ability to read and interpret part drawings (blueprints) including GD&T principals.

Ability to “problem-solve” using 5-why and other methodologies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform high level mathematical calculations and to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee normally works in an office setting.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime throughout the week and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.