Plant Quality Engineer - Saline, United States - ALTEN Technology USA

Description

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As a member of the Plant quality team, the Plant Quality Engineer is to provide the coaching and leadership to ensure the application of the FES system to meet internal and external customer requirements.

Description:

• The main responsibilities of the Quality Engineer are to:
• Perform the role of the Customer within the Plant
• Manage and guarantee resolution of customers concerns on a daily basis working closely with Production and Engineering
• Coach and train the operator/GAP leaders/supervisors on the quality principles of customer and Customer specifics
• Champion QSE activities and coach plant personnel
• Manage the quality system through the UAP's
• Supports and leads continuous improvements by utilizing the appropriate quality tools and provide data analysis.
• Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective action
• Update and maintain the control plan and confirm PFMEA updates from the plant process engineer
• Responsible for presenting and submission of initial customer PPAP for all parts produced within customer, in conjunction with the Program Quality Leader, (Re-PPAP of engineering changes/process changes/in-sourcing)
• Input all external complaints into QSSC (Review and monitor complaint status until closure)
• Ensure customer/internal complaints are adequately answered, on time, and using FIS problem solving methodology with active participation from production personnel. (QRCI, Quality Walls, etc.)
• Support commitments established in the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy.
• Follow requirements established in Saline Plant ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure full respect of HSE rules and regulations.
• Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company

Qualifications;

• The ideal candidate will have/be: Degree in engineering
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an industrial environment (ideally in the automotive industry)
• Proven competency in Control plans, D/PFMEA's, Process Audits, & ISO/TS 16949, Key characteristic management, 8D/Corrective action skills, APQP, MSA, SPC, & PPAP.
• In-depth knowledge of quality engineering techniques
• Good knowledge of Program standards, tools and methods
• Strong Customer satisfaction orientation
• Above average communication skills and interpersonal skills

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.