Shawmut Corporation · 17 hours ago
Launch Quality Engineer
Clinton, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expShawmut Corporation is seeking a Launch Quality Engineer to establish and maintain strong customer relations while ensuring customer satisfaction. The role involves interfacing with customers on quality issues, supporting supplier quality during the launch process, and leading problem-solving activities to meet customer expectations.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Responsible for customer interfacing on quality issues for assigned responsibilities
Support the Supplier Quality team with supplier responsible quality issues during the launch process
Lead or support problem solving activities for internal/external concerns during the launch process
Audit Advanced Quality Planning (APQP) documentation for assigned programs
Maintain data collection systems for process, product, and customer feedback during the launch process
Initiate actions to create boundary samples with customers during the launch process as applicable
Communicate and hand-off boundary samples and requirements to production quality and operations teams
Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming products, including all deviation requests during launch process
Coordinate PPAP activities with the respective regional PPAP Coordinator as needed
Report weekly to management regarding timelines
During slow periods, perform internal and/or support external audits based on ISO 9001:2015/IATF 16949/VDA requirements to maintain compliance
Maintain customer quality documentation as assigned
Daily monitoring of customer portals during launch
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of four (4) year degree or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, automotive manufacturing a plus
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a customer interfacing role
Minimum of one (1) year experience in APQP on new products in automotive industry
Basic AIAG or related quality system knowledge
Capable of working in an international environment
High level of computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word/Excel
Must be detail-oriented
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and measurement system analysis (MSA)
Strong organizational skills, with ability to manage several tasks and/or projects simultaneously
Must be available for approximately 25% travel, including international, if necessary
Preferred
Knowledge of IATF 16949 and/or VDA standards with certified auditor credentials being preferred
Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/German a plus
Company
Shawmut Corporation
Founded in 1916, Shawmut Corporation is the world’s leading provider of innovative, high-performance soft-material solutions.
501-1000 employees
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James Wyner
CEO
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2022-09-16
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