Quality Engineer
Louisville, KY, US, 40245-1900
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for specific production lines and/or customer products with regard to overall quality requirements and improvements.
- Coordination of assigned APQP projects and the development and/or update of the following:
- Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, APQP Documentation, FMEAs, Inspection Instructions, and others as needed
- Design and development of specialized gauging as needed.
- Design and development of Quality system procedures and instructions as needed to maintain Quality System.
- Prevention and reduction of waste through the use of quality Tools, such as, but not limited to:
- Pareto analysis, Mistake Proof Deviations, Cost of Quality Analysis, Visual Indicators, Capability Studies, and other statistical tools.
- Prevention and resolution of Customer Concerns through the use of problem resolution tools such as 7D, 8D, Five Why, etc. problem solving processes.
- Ability to work in a team environment and foster continuous improvement in all aspects of the plant operations.
- Provide guidance to the quality engineering technicians as needed with regard to the following areas:
- Layout, Gage Calibration, Floor Inspections/Audits, Quality Checks, etc.
- Prepare periodic reports and other data for presentations to managers and/or plant personnel.
- Facilitation of Customer PPAP submission.
- Review Customer systems for non-conformances
- Trace and review status of engineering deviations and change requests
- Support APQP process
Position Requirements:
- A minimum 2-4 years experience in Quality with specific training in Quality tools and processes.
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or an equivalent field
- Manufacturing experience – preferably in automotive industry working for a Tier 1 supplier.
- ASQ CQE is highly preferred
- Ability to solve problems using accepted methods and tools
- Strong personal computer skills including Microsoft Office and various statistical software packages.
- Ability to work off-shifts periodically to resolve specific issues and problems.
- A strong understanding of products and production processes
- Must have Experience with: PPAP/FMEA/APQP/GD&T/Gage R&R/Calibration/SPC, QS-9000, TS-16949, ISO 14001 and Internal auditing
- Committed to Continuous Improvement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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