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Dover Corporation lists this Supplier Software Quality Engineer (F/M) opportunity in milwaukie, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dover’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in vehicle service equipment. collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (Warn Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.This position works with minimal supervision and applies knowledge of Quality Engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Provides Quality Engineering / Six Sigma support to assigned Warn Automotive processes. Works with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance personnel to define problems and problem solution strategies, develops training material for the application of quality engineering principles and techniques such as Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control, and provides small and large group training using those materials. Additionally, the Quality Engineer may be asked to provide training on all elements of TQC.
Monitor, review and update Control Plans, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (PFMEA’s) and associated documentation.
Statistically monitor quality outputs from assigned areas. Utilize problem solving techniques to improve/eliminate quality issues as they arise.
Represents Warn Automotive in communication with customer quality representatives.
Facilitate timely closure of Customer Quality issues related to QR’s, 8D’s, certified stock, alerts, etc.
Monitor warranty returns in assigned areas and perform analysis to develop/execute plans to reduce/eliminate causes of warranty failures.
Understand Customer Requirements and ensure they are met in all assigned value streams and Quality Management System (QMS).
Manage Material Review Board (MRB) for assigned areas.
Monitor KPI’s against expectations and develop/execute improvement plans in collaboration with the Quality Manager or designee.
Manage corrective actions and/or quality related projects involving manufacturing areas/QMS.
May coordinate multiple large projects simultaneously.
Design and develop inspections processes and documented procedures. Summarize and document inspection results to include internal auditing and all associated aspects.
Collaborate with Warn Automotive leadership and team members during team meetings, value stream meetings, system reviews, safety meetings, and other forms of problem-solving discussions to further define and improve department strategies designed to meet and exceed quality and safety objectives.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and organizational goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.
Provide sustaining quality engineering support for existing production lines, assisting with projects to reduce scrap rates
to include production part approval process (PPAP) and works with customers’ project engineers on technical details.
Support Quality Management System (QMS) to include internal auditing and document control.
Participate in ensuring Warn Automotive readiness for internal/external quality audits. May assist the Quality Manager in developing the annual audit plan, train internal audit team members, provide communication/reporting of results and assisting during audits.
Oversee the controlled document system in assigned areas and Quality Management System (QMS), to include a final review of changes to procedures, work instructions, forms, master lists and other associated documents to ensure quality certification requirements are met.
Develops and presents training material in statistical and or process improvement techniques to adult learners.
Work with suppliers and supplier quality on design and development of projects/corrective actions.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics or CQE certification (or equivalent) with five years of experience in a quality environment.
Four to eight years of professional experience in a Quality Environment with project leadership responsibilities required.
Experience training in a classroom environment/and or seminar setting preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills commensurate with the job tasks and position necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers while providing exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Ability to present information in a manner designed to educate or inform other team members and customers in one-on-one or group interactions as directed.
Ability to review, comprehend, interpret, process and evaluate effectively written work instructions and procedures written in English, prints, specs and diagrams, and tool gauges, measuring devices and inspection tools in conjunction with the performance of the essential functions and other assigned job duties.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills including ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a calm, rational and respectful demeanor and communication style in times of stress occasioned by work demands, tight timelines, heavy production expectations, unexpected quality control issues, and other work-related issues or concerns that may cause a heightened level of anxiety, frustration, anger, disappointment, confusion, etc.
Ability to multitask is also essential while remaining flexible with changing priorities and deadlines.
Well-reasoned decision making with a high attention to detail regarding organization, planning, work flow, and project prioritization to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
Medical, Dental, and Vision start on day one of hire
~ 10 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
~Bonus Plans
~ Employee Assistance Programs
~ Career Growth, including Onsite Training and Tuition Reimbursement
At Warn Automotive, we not only respect diversity, we actively seek it. We provide learning opportunities to help you take your skills to the next level. We value innovation, integrity and ownership in exceeding the high bar we set for ourselves in delivering for our customers.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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