Onsite , reporting to location where full-time in-person attendance is require at Arlington SSY, Arlington Texas.
The Role:
The Chassis/Alignment Quality Engineer is responsible to define, contain, root cause, and eliminate priority Safety, Quality, and Throughput issues identified by vehicle customers or within the assembly plant. Develop quick containments with robust long-term solutions to different problems. Present the Assembly Plant and Engineering Staff with clear problem definition and technical guidance on complex problems. Support Launch of new products in the plant. Manage Supplier Quality problems as they arise and work with issues using the SPPS process to document and resolve.
What you’ll do:
The Alignment QE is the Plant’s subject matter expert in Chassis commodities as well as alignment attributes such as caster/camber, steering wheel angle, and headlight aim.
Develop quality standards and procedures for production operations.
Monitor compliance to Process Control Plans & Tool & Equipment Bulletins and strive for processes that are stable, in control, and centered.
Analyze Warranty data to identify problems.
Generate unique technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds Process, Red X, and other tools as applicable.
Assist production in prevention of defect occurrence and recommend process changes.
Work with Launch Team on new vehicle builds. Support IRT Co-Chairs as necessary and transition commodities into the team as launch progresses into saleable builds.
Review of nonconforming parts and sub-assemblies for proper initial disposition and root cause follow-up.
Coordinate periodic system and process audits at the plant and at suppliers.
Coordinate engineering change implementation.
Work is often complex and analytical, requires a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Work off-shifts as required.
Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):
Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
2+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to attain results, while balancing technical solutions with business imperatives.
Solid analytical/problem solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems.
Generate technical solutions utilizing 7 Diamonds, Red X, DFMEA Tools and others as applicable.
Must excel at problem solving – root cause, containment, robust long-term solutions.
Exercises independent judgment in managing complex and ambiguous tasks with minimal input from supervisor.
Thorough understanding and capacity to effectively operate in all areas of the plant production process.
Effective communicator with solid oral and written presentation skills.
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