Parts Quality Engineer

Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you'll find fast learners and self-starting engines as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive. At Nissan, minds race. Imagination gets a green light. Each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life. We’re currently looking for a Parts Quality Engineering (ECL4) to join our team in Smyrna, TN Job Summary Provides engineering leadership support for the development, production, and quality of new and current manufactured vehicles within assigned area at NNA manufacturing plants. Leads PQE Engineers with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and other Nissan affiliates to propose and implement countermeasures for quality, manufacturing, and field concerns within assigned area. Assists manufacturing plants and suppliers in identifying cost saving methods while improving quality. Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth. Job Functions Leads ECL PQEs and suppliers to ensure assigned parts meet Nissan quality standards; reviews supplier's assembly and offers improvement suggestions; works with suppliers to eliminate repetitive quality concerns and establish permanent countermeasures; rates suppliers based on response to quality issues. Leads supplier change requests and gives production part approval based on Alliance New Parts Quality Procedure (ANPQP) requirements. Directs the analyzation various quality and warranty reports to investigate production and customer satisfaction concerns; determines root cause and leads the supplier in developing solutions; ensures countermeasures are successfully adopted. Act as Lead PQE Engineer in functional trials to review part design changes for potential customer and manufacturing concerns, and coordinates with design engineers, (NTC and NTC-NA) to resolve design concerns; conducts engineering trials on new model launches to identify equipment and part fit issues; participates in plant trial for current and new models to develop and improve material and process aids or new process equipment. Oversees suppliers to ensure required or recommended design changes do not have a negative impact on quality or manufacturing process; communicates any concerns attributed to parts design or recommended changes to NTC-NA and NTC personnel to improve part function and fit; recommends design changes which would lower cost and aid in manufacturing of parts for new and existing models; implements design notes including functional approvals, new part approval, and final authorization for initiating shipping. Steer new model PQE team in launches by developing tooling specifications, conducting trials, and following production and quality concerns in assigned area; represents assigned area during new model development trials in Japan and U.S.; provides new vehicle information and system training for new quality inspection items. Lead trouble-shooting quality concerns and equipment or tooling problems in assigned area; recommends tooling modifications as required; submits and follows-up on purchase requisitions and work orders required to set up and maintain production in assigned area. Reviews and becomes thoroughly knowledgeable about current model Dispersion Control (DCC) and process control parameters within assigned area; monitors data to recommend corrective action and implement changes to process as required. Reviews part, sub-assembly and complete body or system layout data for potential countermeasures for improvement of quality. Directs new hires and ECL 1 and ECL 2 team members. Leads special projects to achieve organizational objectives or new initiatives, including directing other engineers or cross-functional teams. As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative. Minimum Qualifications Job Knowledge and Skill: Must meet requirements for MR1 level or possess equivalent experience. Basic knowledge of assigned areas; process equipment and flow knowledge. Excellent verbal, written communication, and problem solving skills. Working knowledge of quality control assessment such as statistical process control. Ability to understand part, sub-assembly or system dimensional layouts. Experience: Minimum of 5 year of professional experience. Education: A four-year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology. Computer Skills: Thorough computer knowledge such as word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to resolve complex problems in day to day situations. Physical Requirements Travel: Day travel up to 80%, overnight travel on average 40%. More frequent travel or extended travel may be required in some functions, including international travel. Minimal notice of travel may be required depending on business need. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time. Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions. All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility. NISSAN FOR EVERYONE People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base. Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included. Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products. Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future. Smyrna Tennessee United States of America Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.