DMS’ Purpose

We are creating a culture of service. We empower others to grow, rise and give back – accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you – which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good.

Job Overview

Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back

One of the many important roles of a Quality Engineer is to hold employees accountable for safety awareness and adherence to proper safety procedures as outlined. They are also in charge of meeting or exceeding targets for concerns to the customer as well as reducing the number of repeat concerns by implementing robust Permanent Corrective Actions. They also work jointly with the SQE’s to get them what they need on behalf of the supply base.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the creation of AIAG APQP documentation for new program launches.
Ensure targeted suppliers follow and meet the required APQP processes and have TS 16949 based systems
Ensure each supplier proactively meets the contract requirements in terms of shipping, delivery, labeling, product quality and engineering change coordination
Verify and validate suppliers implement irreversible corrective actions for each identified supplier responsible process/product failure mode.
Monitor supplier continuous improvement activity.
Develop PPAP/PSO package for customer review.
Issue and/or follow-up on Formal Customer Corrective Actions
Identify and recover all costs associated with quality problems
Visit supplier and customer assembly plants as required
Participate in supplier orientations
Communicate with the customer supplier quality engineers
Manage supplier PPAP and Run @ Rate activity
Perform local plant Control Plan audits

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in AIAG APQP Processes
At least five years’ experience and demonstrated success as a person who solves problems in a manufacturing operation in the automotive field).
A demonstrated record of getting things done
All or most work experience in the automotive industry
Experience in fast pace assembly
Creative manufacturing problem solver
Ability to resolve complex issues
TS 16949 quality system, APQP, PPAP, etc.
Ability to effectively interact with and lead people
Lean manufacturing methods
Above average PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Traits/Values

Integrity – adhering to high-ethical principles and professional standards.
Trustworthiness – Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
Excellence – consistently being the best you can be.
Responsible – being reliable and trustworthy.
Accountability – being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
Dignity – behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
Respect – treating others as you would have them treat you.
Ability to lead and motivate teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to work in a cross-functional team

Our Values

Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity &

Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility

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