Quality Engineer Senior - Lawrenceburg, United States - Modine Manufacturing Company

Description

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit

Position Description

The future of transportation is here. Our industry is going through a once-in-a-generation evolution as we push to zero emission mobility, and the Modine Advanced Thermal Systems team is helping to drive that cleaner future. Are you excited by fast-moving projects as part of a highly collaborative team?

We are looking for team players who are curious enough to ask questions and explore new ideas, passionate enough to serve our customers, and ready to take ownership of challenges and grow with us. We are a team, first and foremost, and we take pride in our collaborative efforts; Everyone is accountable for achieving our goals.

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In this role, you will have a critical support role in our Advanced Thermal Systems team, as we work closely with our customers to define the future of commercial electric vehicles. You will be responsible for the quality management system of the Advanced Thermal Systems Business Unit within our Lawrenceburg, TN manufacturing plant supporting our Electric Vehicle business serving Bus, Truck, Specialty Vehicle, and Last Mile Delivery customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all quality management system for our Advanced Thermal Systems Business Unit within the Lawrenceburg, TN facility
• Ensure that quality system requirements are established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with internal and customer quality requirements
• Support the customer to ensure on-going quality excellence and act as a pivotal point between Modine and the customer
• Establish, monitor, analyze, and report on the major quality indicators of the plant. Develop improvement targets and plans to address/correct deficiencies.
• Report on the performance of the quality system to plant management for review
• Lead continuous improvement efforts as they relate to internal and external quality needs.
• Create and implement core quality tools: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Ensure linkage between Design FMEA, Process FMEA, Process Flow and Control Plan
• Create and maintain quality documentation including receiving inspection, control plans, and shop floor documents
• Initiate and participate in quality planning for the products and processes of the plant.
• Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing lean, CI, and quality tools
• Utilize 8D problem solving process to coordinate corrective and preventive action and problem resolution of customer complaints, field failures, product returns and internal findings to insure prompt and effective responses.
• Review and approve Supplier PPAPs
• Continuous improvement and administration of quality management system
• Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality
• Support production personnel on failure analysis, reject disposition and day to day quality issues.
• Responsible for customer required initial sample requirements. Examples include PPAP package, Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR), Part Submission Warrant (PSW), etc.
• Oversee the internal audit system. This includes documenting the system, auditing of the process and quality systems, identification and follow-up to areas identified for improvement, and implementation and follow-up of corrective action.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation for customer, third-party, and internal quality system audits. Participate in the audits and represent the plant as necessary.
• Conduct statistical process capability studies on new or re-worked tooling, manufacturing equipment, and new or changed processes. Complete required documentation.
• Audit the plant quality systems, processes, and products. Initiate corrective action when required.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3 or more years' experience in an equivalent role in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of core quality tools Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements
• Working knowledge of VDA preferred
• Working knowledge of disciplined problem solving methodologies including 8D, Corrective Action Reports, 5 Whys, Cause-effect or fishbone diagrams, and flow diagrams.
• Strong interpersonal skills that include group facilitation and conflict management as well as good oral and written communication skills.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
• Ability to analyze multiple complex quality projects and problems while working independently of direct supervision
• Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

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