Ceramics Engineer, Sr. jobs in Toledo, OH

This position is located in Napoleon, Ohio and is a brownfield plant start up. The facility is a final assembly plant for the Ford Bronco and Ranger products.

Responsibilities

* Implement quality systems with special emphasis on achieving and maintaining IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 certifications. Monitor and maintain IATF Quality Operating System requirements
* Coordinate quality management metrics including but not limited to preventative and corrective actions & PPAPs for current and new customer programs.
* Support Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP/PPAP)
* Track and maintain quality related metrics for reporting both to external & internal customers.
* Serve as liaison between local Plant and external Quality system auditing body.
* Manage and coordinate tasks of Quality Technicians and Quality Engineers.
* Responsible for coordinating investigations and responses to customer complaints.
* Manage Customer Quality Rejects and Returned Material and 8D Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.
* Maintain internal documents system for corrective actions
* Report quality systems results and metrics.
* Maintain Customer Assessments.
* Oversee process capability studies and quality audits.
* IATF auditor training
* Support Scrap / rework reduction investigations
* Support problem solving, including during off shifts and weekends

Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology preferred and 5 or more years related experience.
* ASQ or equivalent Quality Certifications is a plus
* Quality System tools experience preferred, i.e. DOE, FMEA, PPAP, GR&R, QFD, SPC, MSA, ISO/IATF. CMM and related Metrology skills.
* Working knowledge of GD&T.
* Working knowledge of plant processes and systems.
* Technical knowledge of product and quality techniques.
* Solution oriented with the ability to investigate and analyze data for problem solving.
* Project Management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
* Basic mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail focus.
* Understanding of Lean Principles
* Thorough understanding of process engineering principles.
* Statistical training.
* Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.
* Must be able to handle stressful/pressure situations in a professional manner.