Quality Systems Engineer in Glasgow

Support the quality improvement and technical areas in the manufacturing production areas.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in Quality Improvement Activities involving appropriate resources.
• Support manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, R&D, purchasing and other related resources in quality improvement.
• Support the development of planned activities to improve quality (Develop 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.
• Assist Quality Improvement Project Activity (Document and track results of actions).
• Assist problem solving and verification of countermeasures with team.
• Lead internal/external meetings related to Quality improvement projects.
• Provide guidance, technical support, and analysis for improvement projects and processes.
• Support team in all aspects of quality improvement projects and processes.
• Key member in PPAP process, transfer projects, and launch activity (cradle to grave).
• Update and maintain Quality KPI data and information.
• Support APQP process through attendance and participation in CR and CFT meetings.
• Report quality system results and metrics.
• Support problem solving via phone as necessary.
• IATF Internal Auditor.
• Support R&D testing and data analysis for (Japan / N.A).
• Perform print reviews.
• Key representative (lead) for customer quality related visits.
• Support record retention activities.

Document Control Administrator Responsibilities

• Control and maintain all Quality documentation.
• Control and maintain all ABG work instructions for quality and production.
• Control and maintain all procedure master index.
• Maintain ABG document control system.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Control and maintain records in accordance with record retention procedure.
• Collect & track levels 1, 2, and 3 layered process audits.
• Upload ABG prints to Alfresco.
• Maintain electronic Work instructions.
• Maintain Quality Department budget tracking spreadsheet.
• Perform internal auditor duties.
• Other assignments as required.

Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position)

• Two (2) years of experience as a Quality Engineer.
• 4-year college degree in engineering or technical field, preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years in Quality Field; Quality/statistical/problem solving training classes/seminars, Six Sigma, Shanin’s techniques, preferred.
• Familiarity with Automotive customer’s quality requirements and industry standards, preferred.
• Materials, Brake product knowledge/experience preferred.

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, MSA, GR&R, SPC, Manufacturing Process.
• Organizational skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Physical Demands/Environment

This position requires the following physical abilities: to sit; to use hands (to finger, handle, or feel), to reach with hands and arms, to stand, to talk, to hear and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. In addition, the specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment is mostly sedentary; however, there is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration and to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.