Quality Engineer- Riverside, MO, USA

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

Summary

Conducts day to day analysis to provide quality assurance support and refines production methods. Analyzes data to provide continuous improvements in the supplier's products. Develops methods for testing, sampling and training to ensure required standards are being met. Conducts audits and creates finding reports to determine corrective and preventative action. Required experience: 1+ years related experience

• Complies with all BOS, ISO/TS-16949 and Customer Specific requirements.
• Understands Plant/Customer KPI’s and works with team to meet and exceed.
• Participates as Layered Process Auditor if instructed by Manager.
• Responsible to ensure that continuous improvement is made in all Production Quality Deliverables (e.g.: RTY, Craftsmanship, RPPM, CPPM, SPPM and Warranty / JD Power).
• Provide support on PPAP package preparation for product submissions and approval by appropriate Customer personnel. Obtain approval of submission packages from the Product Service Manager or Quality Manager prior to submission to the Customer.
• Develop and update Control Plan as required.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineer in updating the PFMEA as required.
• Develop appropriate inspection plans and containment plans.
• Utilize all Customer-specific systems (e.g.: Daimler-Chrysler PRISM, GM PRR, Ford WERS).
• Responsible to conduct capability studies, and ensure that they are properly performed and documented for special characteristics, and that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).
• Support the continuous improvement of the Operation Description Sheets (ODS).
• Identify and utilize the appropriate statistical tools. Mentor team members on proper statistical application and techniques.
• Interface with assigned external customers as the single point contact for issue resolution.
• Responsible for completion of any customer specific advanced quality planning requirements.
• Responsible for writing and submitting 8-Ds to the customer in a timely manner.
• Visit the customer on an as needed basis.
• Communicate between the customer and the plant.
• Initiates the Quality Alert when concerns arise and follow the alert until it is closed.
• Confirm all customer return material analysis root causes and corrective actions.

Must be willing to work A crew hours (Monday - Thursday - 6:00am to 4:30pm)

PRIMARY LOCATION

Riverside MO