Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer APQP/PPAP Program Lead

Department: Manufacturing

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Description:

Highland Industries specializes in the conception, design, and delivery of high-performance textiles. Our customers in the automotive, industrial, aerospace, and other various fields have complex, ever-changing needs. To meet those needs, our engineers don't just fabricate solutions, we invent them. By combining the latest materials science with decades of expertise, we can meet or exceed the most demanding performance and regulatory standards.

Highland has an immediate need for a "Quality Engineer, APQP/PPAP Program Lead", in our Cheraw, SC Industrial Fabrics Manufacturing facility, for the production departments.

Position Summary:

In this position, the textiles “Quality Engineer” is responsible for serving as the focal point and process expert in driving the implementation and ongoing execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP) within our organization, by performing the following duties: They will be successful at this by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, (other duties may be assigned):

• Must conduct your work in a safe manner, following all company required safe work rules and report any accidents, near misses and or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Plan, direct, organize and control up to 50 concurrent APQP projects and their PPAP packages, coordinating the support resources from process owners and subject matter experts and the submission, tracking and reporting of project status.
• Provide training and daily work direction to at least one dedicated hourly associate assigned to the APQP/PPAP team.
• Support continuous improvement by working with and advising manufacturing and engineering teams regarding process refinements needed to support APQP/PPAP assessments.
• Evaluate current procedures and processes to determine compliance with applicable customer, Quality and EH&S requirements.
• Working with the process owners, apply APQP/PPAP and other Lean/Six Sigma principles to investigate non-conformances to determine root cause, identify corrective actions and track implementation and effectiveness.
• Schedule and carry out internal IATF and ISO 9001 audits with assistance from plant internal auditors.
• Coordinate yearly external audits with external accreditation body.
• Collaborate with various process owners on document control and QMS activities
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to apply cutting edge technology and Lean/Six Sigma principles to an operationally demanding automotive business.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must Haves:

• Demonstrated cycles of learning/implementation in Lean/Six Sigma ideologies.
• Proven track record of success in a matrixed manufacturing environment.
• Proactive, high sense of urgency and results-driven individual who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead, motivate and influence cross-functional teams through effective communications and diligent oversight of assigned resources

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Quality Systems, manufacturing or a technically related field preferred.
• Working and demonstrable knowledge of automotive quality management systems requirements, including IATF16949.
• Proficiency in core tools – APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC is required.
• Knowledge of Document Control and Calibration systems.
• Six Sigma green belt certification required: black belt certification highly desired

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. Some areas of the manufacturing facility, requires the use of hearing protection. Most manufacturing areas and all office spaces are climate controlled.

We offer an impressive compensation/benefits package which includes 401k, Health, Life, and disability insurance options and much more...

For more information about our company, please visit our website: www.highlandindustries.com

Please check out the company video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG_aelSvwzI&sns=em

Please ensure that your resume reflects a detailed account of your skills as they relate to the requirements of this position.

NO 3RD PARTY/UNSOLICITED RESUMES ACCEPTED!

We are an Affirmative Action/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional at this time. Temp scanners are located at each entrance for checking temperature on the way in to work. Sanitation stations located around the facility; onsite plant health nurse. Frequent daily cleaning by onsite contract cleaners.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cheraw, SC 29520: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Manufacturing experience do you have?
• Do you have any experience with APQP and or PPAP?
• Do you have any experience with IATF 16949?

Work Location: In person

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