Quality Engineer

• Ensures the adherence and maintenance of the Quality System to meet or surpass quality levels of the IATF 16949 standard.
• Champions corrective action meetings and present closure to management is necessary.
• Develops quality alerts and implementation of any quality sorting from customer site to internal sorting if necessary.
• Manages customer liaisons when concerns arise.
• Assists manufacturing departments in developing their control plans and work instructions in accordance to their Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA’s), Process Flows, quality systems procedures and customer requirements.
• Participates in cross-functional Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) meetings to review open issues and activities which need to be resolved or acted upon.
• Participates and verifies the training effectiveness of departmental team members during start-up phases.
• Reviews and approves supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP’s) and trial runs.
• Prepare PPAP documentation for submission to customers.
• Participates in continuous improvement programs and activities to ensure meeting of departmental performance objectives.
• Perform job duties within the guidelines of the customer’s Supplier Quality Manual and IATF 16949 procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 quality system.
• Able to read and operate various quality measuring instruments: micrometer, scale, calipers, height gauges and all other basic inspection tools.
• Experience in press operation, laser and welding a plus.
• Able to work effectively within a steady paced team environment.
• Able to manage time properly in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to problem solve and communicate effectively.
• Plex ERP system knowledge is a plus.

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.

Professional quality certification is preferred (e.g., ASQ-CQE, ASQ-CQA, ASQ-CQM, etc.)

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position may involve walking, standing for long periods of time throughout the day.

It requires being able to lift up to 40 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

Stooping/bending/twisting is required on occasion.

This job involves attention to detail.

Fast-paced environment, usually work standard 40-hour weeks, but overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate.

Work performed in an office and shop environment.

It requires wearing personal protective or safety equipment.

Requires working in a non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting and exposed to hot and cold temperatures.

Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

**Unsolicited resumes, outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.