Quality Engineer - Automotive - Pittsburg, PA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Permanent USD95,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
The Quality Engineer role ensures that products meet established quality standards through meticulous monitoring and testing. Responsible for designing quality assessments, inspecting materials and processes, & implementing quality control systems to be compliant & enhance product reliability.
  • Stability and growth potential in a company with a solid market presence
  • Opportunities for career growth internally, cross functionally or corporate

About Our Client

My client specializes in manufacturing protective materials for high-reliability applications. The site focuses on producing insulation materials and coatings used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. These products are designed to enhance performance and longevity by safeguarding components from environmental factors like moisture, heat, and electrical interference.

Job Description

  • Collaborate with external stakeholders along with quality and engineering personnel to ensure all internal systems comply with expectations.
  • Develop and submit PPAP documents for new product launches and/or modifications to existing products needed to meet customer requirements.
  • Determine when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes. Review and analyze results.
  • Recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow up to verify effectiveness.
  • Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning activities to determine appropriate use of existing and new measurement systems during new tool or process design and start-up.
  • Apply problem solving techniques (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, GR&R, etc.) and advanced statistical methods.
  • Monitor and administer customer portals.
  • Coordinate pre-launch production trial run process monitoring.
  • Lead the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  • Maintain Control Plans and FMEA's throughout the life of the part.
  • Lead and facilitate the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
  • Lead supplier audits and drive continual improvements into their processes through this activity.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Supply-Chain, R&D, and Operations to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
  • Apply appropriate use of statistical techniques.
  • Determine and apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools.
  • Devise and maintain audit schedules. Perform all types of product, process, system and supplier, VDA audits as determined by the schedules and specific need or expectation.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
  • 5+ years experience operating in a IATF16949 certified organization or within a similar quality management system.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and solve problems through manual extracts of data and manipulation thereof, research and presentation of the solution.
  • Specific skills developing and executing DOE's with strong analytical/SPC background
  • Knowledge in analytical chemistry areas along with specific expertise in acrylics, solvent and water based coating systems is a plus
  • Possess critical thinking, active listening, judgment and decision making skills
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal with complexity

What's on Offer

  • Stable & Reputable Company
  • Innovative Products & Impactful Work
  • Growth & Development Opportunities
  • Supportive Work Environment
  • Competitive Benefits & Compensation



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Contact
Taylor Rankin
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6705133

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Pittsburgh
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Rankin
Job Reference
JN-032025-6705133