Quality Engineer Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown, KY Summary of position The Quality Engineer leads the completion of APQP deliverables to achieve program productivity, cost, and quality targets. Responsibilities Leads cross-functional teams to complete APQP deliverables to achieve program targets within program timing with a primary responsibility for control plans Assists, advises, troubleshoots, and expedites resolutions and implementations of corrective actions to drive quality, facilitate cost reduction and control, work simplifications, safety, associate relations, budgetary conformance or other department concerns Follow OEM quality processes and submit required documentation / evidence to gain PPAP or other approvals Creates, edits and maintains necessary documentation to maintain various company and outside certifications Monitors and improves the efficiency, output, safety and quality of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting / analyzing data from other technical and operating personnel Assists in strategic planning, training and development of all associates Leads technical and operating personnel in a team environment to improve safety, efficiency, output and quality of manufacturing processes Demonstrates leadership values in all aspect of responsibilities Other duties or projects as assigned Qualifications / Experience Bachelors Degree in engineering related field required 2 5 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment, automotive preferred Knowledge and ability to utilize problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, PDCA, 8D, etc. Moderate to advanced computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. Quality systems, TS / IATF 16949 / AIAG knowledge Knowledge of OEM Supplier Portals and related processes Knowledge of MMOG / BIQS / VDA / Q1 / etc. Knowledge of D/PFMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and APQP processes Previous experience in leading continuous improvement activities Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong customer communication skills Strong analytical and project management skills Ability to develop and present solid solutions to team members, management and customers Ability to work through and influence others Ability to multi-task