Job Information
Akebono Brake Corporation Sr. Quality Engineer in Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Purpose/Summary
Sr. Quality Engineer for ABC-QA supports Akebono customer APQP, PPAP, and on-going Quality Assurance maintenance activities related to Akebono product transfers. Additional duties include supporting the quality improvement and technical areas for the AKB manufacturing plants in North America.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Key member in PPAP process, transfer projects, and launch activity (cradle to grave).
Supports manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, R&D, purchasing and other related resources in quality improvement
Supports the development of planned activities to improve quality. (Develops action plan, assign responsibility and target dates with team)
Research all sources that have experience with Technology, Product, Process, & etc. that can aid in quality improvement or process development
Assists Quality Improvement Project Activity. (Document and track results of actions.)
Assists problem solving and verification of countermeasures with team
Leads internal/external meetings related to Quality improvement projects
Provides guidance, technical support, and analysis for improvement projects and processes
Supports team in all aspects of quality improvement projects and processes
Supports team in all aspects of quality improvement and VA/VE
Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position)
4 year college degree in engineering or technical field. Minimum of 5 years in Quality Field, management or supervision position. Quality/statistical/problem solving training classes/seminars, Six Sigma, Shainin techniques. Familiarity with Automotive customer’s quality requirements and industry standards. Materials, Brake product knowledge/experience.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Communications (written/verbal) skills
Use of office related software for office use
Blueprint reading, GD&T, basic understanding of metrology
Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry and PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, Manufacturing Process Experience
Organizational skills
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Physical Demands/Environment
Infrequent handling of calipers and components.
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