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K&N Engineering · 19 hours ago

Sr. Quality Engineer

K & N Engineering Inc is a company focused on quality management in manufacturing, and they are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer. The role involves implementing the Quality Management System, managing non-conforming materials, and supporting product development processes to ensure quality standards are met.

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Responsibilities

Perform daily job tasks of Quality department across both K&N manufacturing locations (Grand Prairie, TX/ Corona, CA)
Partner with Operations to implement K&N’s Quality Management System, including implementing control of non-conforming material
Serve as internal/ external (OEM/ retail) customer contact point for addressing claims/ concerns in the company’s Quality Management System
Responsible for all problem solving activities, including use of root cause analysis tools, for internal/ external/ sub-supplier 0-mile/ warranty issues
Responsible for the corrective action (C/A) system, assigning C/A’s and accountable to verify completion of all C/A’s
Obtain access to and follow-up on reports/ findings by customers on their website(s)
Responsible for implementing a robust internal/ external change management system – involving cross-functional support and monitoring all internal/ external changes from discovery to implementation
Responsible for maintaining the document control system and quality records, including creating new and revising current procedures, specifications, manufacturing and packaging instructions
Support OEM R&D group in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process which will include:
Represent Quality in Product Development Cycle activities
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation
Participate in design reviews, support DFMEAs, review customer/ vendor engineering drawings
Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) preparation and coordination
Support development/ revision/ implementation of control plans and process flow charts
Inspection: support check-fixture design/ validation/ inspection, develop inspection methods, create inspection sheets and oversee inspection of components utilizing the FARO PCCM (Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine) Inspection system
Maintain the K&N system for control of monitoring and measuring equipment, to include:
Support gauge registration/ maintenance/ calibration of all measuring equipment
Ensuring performance of internal/ external calibration of applicable measuring devices, as required

Qualification

Quality Management SystemRoot Cause AnalysisAdvanced Product Quality PlanningGD&TISO9001 standardsMicrosoft ExcelCalibration ProcessesDocument ControlInspection MethodsEngineering Drawings

Required

Minimum 5 years Quality Control/ Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment required
Previous experience with hand-held measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.) required
Ability to read/ understand engineering drawings, experience in GD&T required
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel/ Word/ Windows software required
Must be well organized and demonstrate ability to simultaneously handle multiple duties, prioritize, follow through on all tasks and projects, and meet pre-determined deadlines with limited supervision

Preferred

Previous experience with product development processes and AIAG standards for OEM
Previous experience with OEM [Toyota (QIMS, ILA), GM] Supplier Quality requirements
Previous experience with calibration processes helpful
Familiar with ISO9001 standards and requirements helpful

Company

K&N Engineering

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K&N Engineering is an automotive company that offers air filters, air intakes, oil filters, and cabin filters.

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Craig Scanlon
Chief Executive Officer
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Scott Spielman
Chief Financial Officer
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