Quality/Process Engineer - Troy, United States - Flex-N-Gate

Description

Overview:
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10 th

of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in Automotive News. A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.


Scope of the Position:

This hybrid position supports and promotes plant wide quality improvement efforts while designing, developing and evaluating integrated systems of the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities:

Manage customer issues including:
disputing NCTs and RMAs
Effectively engage in positive customer relations
Support the implementation of new products: MCA2026MY
Review customer testing requirements and ensure that systems are in place to meet them
Work with suppliers to ensure testing requirements are being met and oversee PPAP process
Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications
Support upkeep of the calibration system: Maintain records, ensure gages and equipment are calibrated within required time
Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed
Support manufacturing in the development of training and development: job instructions, procedures, visuals
Document all activities as required
Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.) and all applicable government regulations and standards
Perform additional assignments per managers direction
Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures
Perform quality control data analysis
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, layered process audits, PLMs and lessons learned
Develop and support 5S initiatives


Qualifications:
Preferred 3-5 years of related work experience
Knowledge of production process, machines, tools, including design and uses
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and the use of statistical software
Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites
Strong analytical ability
Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
Troubleshooting ability is required
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
Demonstrated good internal and external customer service skills
Good presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects
GDT/Blueprint reading
Engineering specifications and understanding
Knowledge of the requirements of TS16949 and ISO14001
Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow
Proven ability to create and execute project plans that have achieved the identified targets.
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
The ability to produce succinct reports/presentations to communicate status of assigned projects/tasks
Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings
Quality Control background including problem solving and root cause analysis would be beneficial
Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach
Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques


Benefits:
Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.
Lots of growth opportunity.
The companys young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.
Not just a joba great place to work

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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