Job Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the products manufactured in the plant meet the required quality standards and specifications, thereby contributing to the success and competitiveness of the global automotive parts manufacturing company. Effective problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality excellence are essential for success in this role.

Their responsibilities typically revolve around implementing and maintaining quality control processes, conducting inspections, and testing, and resolving quality issues to ensure that the manufactured parts meet customer expectations.

• Quality Control Processes: responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality control processes and procedures to ensure that all manufacturing activities comply with quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Inspections and Testing: conducts inspections and perform testing on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications. This may involve visual inspections, measurements, and functional testing using various testing equipment and tools.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC): They use statistical process control techniques to monitor and analyze production processes, identify trends, and detect deviations from quality standards. This helps in proactively addressing quality issues and preventing defects before they occur.
• Root Cause Analysis: When quality issues arise, the Quality Engineer leads root cause analysis efforts to identify the underlying causes of defects or non-conformities. They work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Quality Improvement Initiatives: They drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize manufacturing processes. This may involve implementing lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Supplier Quality Management: They work closely with suppliers to ensure that raw materials and components meet the required quality standards. This may involve conducting supplier audits, monitoring supplier performance, and collaborating on quality improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of incoming materials.

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