Position Description

Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality management system within our Lawrenceburg, TN manufacturing plant.   The successful candidate will report to the Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all quality management system for assigned Business Unit within the Lawrenceburg, TN facility
• Ensure that quality system requirements are established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with internal and customer quality requirements
• Support the customer to ensure on-going quality excellence and act as a pivotal point between Modine and the customer
• Establish, monitor, analyze, and report on the major quality indicators of the plant. Develop improvement targets and plans to address/correct deficiencies.
• Report on the performance of the quality system to plant management for review
• Lead continuous improvement efforts as they relate to internal and external quality needs.
• Create and implement core quality tools: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA),  Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Ensure linkage between Design FMEA, Process FMEA, Process Flow and Control Plan
• Create and maintain quality documentation including receiving inspection, control plans, and shop floor documents
• Initiate and participate in quality planning for the products and processes of the plant.
• Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing lean, CI, and quality tools
• Utilize 8D problem solving process to coordinate corrective and preventive action and problem resolution of customer complaints, field failures, product returns and internal findings to insure prompt and effective responses.  
• Facilitate and assist the effective use of a formal Supplier Quality Management Process.  This includes reviewing and approving supplier PPAP’s, conducting supplier audits, and tracking program effectiveness.
• Continuous improvement and administration of quality management system
• Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality
• Support production personnel on failure analysis, reject disposition and day to day quality issues.  
• Responsible for customer required initial sample requirements.  Examples include PPAP package, Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR), Part Submission Warrant (PSW), etc.
• Oversee the internal audit system.  This includes documenting the system, auditing of the process and quality systems, identification and follow-up to areas identified for improvement, and implementation and follow-up of corrective action.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation for customer, third-party, and internal quality system audits.  Participate in the audits, and represent the plant as necessary.
• Conduct statistical process capability studies on new or re-worked tooling, manufacturing equipment, and new or changed processes.  Complete required documentation.
• Audit the plant quality systems, processes, and products.  Initiate corrective action when required.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3 or more years’ experience in an equivalent role in a manufacturing environment preferred but college graduates will be considered.
• Working knowledge of core quality tools Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA),  Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements
• Working knowledge of VDA preferred
• Working knowledge of disciplined problem solving methodologies including 8D, Corrective Action Reports, 5 Whys, Cause-effect or fishbone diagrams, and flow diagrams.
• Strong interpersonal skills that include group facilitation and conflict management as well as good oral and written communication skills.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
• Ability to analyze multiple complex quality projects and problems while working independently of direct supervision 
• Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of SAP is beneficial