Engineer - Inprocess Quality

Role & responsibilities

• Oversees integrity of product quality for assigned area through participation as integral part of manufacturing team.
• Drives and champions quality improvement efforts.
• Provides expert analysis, guidance and support to Production in Process Improvement activities, including effective use of Problem-Solving tools / techniques and statistical analysis.
• Through the application of APQP, supports the external customers in New Product Introduction, Localization and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Ensures that internal customer needs for Control Systems are met in a timely and functional manner.
• Results for this position will be measured by improvements to Customer Satisfaction and Internal Scrap rate.
• Optimizes Process Capability on significant characteristics through effective application of statistical analysis techniques and training of shop floor people in Problem-Solving.
• Responsible for Product&Process audits,Internal and Customer complaints closures and monitoring with effective counter measure implementation.
• Applies knowledge of Inspection Equipment and Techniques to provide timely data usable for informed decision-making.
• Utilizes analytical skill sets to implement root cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Should be competent in ISO 50001:2011 requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system and follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy use and consumption
• Responsible for Change Management process, Calibration process.

Preferred candidate profile

• Mechanical Engineering graduate with more than 5 years of experience from an Automotive Manufacturing background. Diploma with 8 years of experience in relevant field is acceptable.
• Must have knowledge on TPM methodology, Quality Circle, Advanced Quality Planning, Inspection Equipment / Techniques
• Must have hands-on exposure in Problem Solving / Root Cause Analysis Using Minitab software, Capability studies, statistical analysis using various QC Tools, Metal forming, assembly processes, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Must have knowledge on Heat Treatment furnaces and related quality processes , APQP, PPAP,Calibration MSA, Customer Compliant Handling, Warranty Analysis, Burden Ratio Analysis.s
• Must have handled Change management process.
• IATF 16949 certification for internal auditor.
• Must have system knowledge on TS IATF 16949, ISO14001 and Customer specific standards.
• Should be able collaborate and work with Cross Functional team.
• Should have good communication skills.

Should have flair for employee relations - should be able to work closely with his team, leading, motivating and challenging them to achieve higher targets.