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Cooper Standard · 14 hours ago

Senior Quality Engineer

Spartanburg, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Cooper Standard is a leading company in the automotive manufacturing sector, and they are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support plant staff in achieving quality objectives through continuous improvement. The role involves leading certification processes, coordinating quality planning activities, and addressing customer concerns while promoting a safe work environment.

AutomotiveInnovation ManagementManufacturing

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Hiring Manager

Tarang S.

Responsibilities

Lead IATF certification process along with Quality Manager in plant

Coordinate and lead in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities, including part warrants and related documents as assigned

Coordinate all problem solving and improvement activities relating to customer concerns/issues

Visit customers as necessary to resolve issues and coordinate continuous improvement

Lead and train plant personnel in quality functions and disciplines

Coordinate all products assigned SPC (Statistical Process Control) aspects

Coordinate process audit analysis with quality department technician and analysts

Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager

Promote a healthy and safe work environment

Follow all policies and procedures as outlined

Must be flexible and able to travel to visit customer assembly plants, suppliers and other Cooper Standard plants as required

Qualification

IATF certificationAPQP activitiesStatistical Process ControlQS-9000 quality systemASQ Certification Quality EngineerComputer literateKnowledge in quality toolsBasic mathematical functionsBasic statistical conceptsCommunications skillsProblem solving skills

Required

Possess strong communications skills and the ability to effectively interface with all levels of hourly and management both inside and outside of the plant

Strong technical skills

Possess strong problem solving skills as well as statistical process control capability

Computer literate in applicable programs

Demonstrate knowledge in quality tools

Understand / worked in QS-9000 quality system. Individual may also be a TS16949 systems internal auditor and/or ASQ Certification Quality Engineer

Two (2) or Four year (4) college degree and 7-10 years experience with a strong growth pattern in an automotive manufacturing environment

Possess a thorough grasp of manufacturing activities

Ability to read and interpret documents of highly technical nature

Ability to write reports and correspondence

Possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small & large group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization

Able to perform all basic mathematical functions

Understand basic statistical concepts

Able to use computer software for data analysis as required for the job requirements

Able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk

The employee frequently is required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear

Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Office setting, customer visitation and plant floor

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts typical of a manufacturing environment

The noise level in the work environment on plant floor is moderate and hearing protection is required while in the production areas of this location

Company

Cooper Standard

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Cooper Standard, headquartered in Novi, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry. It is a sub-organization of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company.

Founded in 1960

Novi, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.cooperstandard.com

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