APQP/Process Engineer

1. PRIMARY DUTIES:

1. Directly support the Business Development Manager in executing the APQP process - including prototyping, process and tooling development and qualification, determining process capability, packaging/labeling, process documentation and associate training.
2. Preparation of PPAP submissions according to customer requirements
3. Involved with customer-specific Safe Launches
4. Participates in the transition from safe launch to series production

OTHER: (e.g. authorizations, authority to issue directives, information rights):

1. Training of associates to customer-specific procedures/work instructions
2. Support continuous improvement as well as corrective and preventive actions

QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Support the RMF Quality Objectives
2. Support the RMF Environmental Health and Safety Objectives

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

Education/Certifications:

• 4 year technical degree (preferably ChE, EE, ME, IE, QE or Metallurgy)
• Successful completion of formal problem-solving training (Ford TOPS 8D is preferred)
• Formal training and certification in Project Management
• ASQ CQM, CQE or CQT

Experience:

• Experience at the Tier I or II automotive supplier or automotive OEM
• Practical working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and methods
• Proficiency in launching new products from concept to steady-state production

Knowledge and skills:

• Proficiency with the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Proficiency with the application of the Ford TOPS 8D problem-solving methodology
• Proficiency with the application of basic SPC
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products Excel, Word, Access, Project, Visio