Quality Engineer

NEOCON International is a custom plastic design (thermoforming) and manufacturing organization that serves the automotive (OEM) market with unique interior and exterior product applications for customers that include Subaru, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Rivian, General Motors, etc. Our team is highly experienced and dedicated to producing the right product at the right price. Our strength is in our people and for our many customers, "We Shape Ideas".

We have an immediate opening for a dynamic person to join our existing quality and design engineers and interact with automotive customers on new product development.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful candidate is responsible for:

• Representing QA and interacting both internally and with the customers on product development teams.
• Liaison with the customer on quality-related issues & conduct corrective actions.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning activities including APQP documentation, DFMEA & PFMEA development, Control Plans, Inspection Plans, Process Instructions, DVP&R, material and reliability testing with various laboratories, Design & Tool Reviews.
• Internal system audits (IATF-16949 and ISO-14001) which includes closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports.
• Using advanced excel / vba and data analysis to maintain QA databases
• Creation, approval, and release of material specifications & Operator Work Instruction.
• Initiating/resolving corrective and preventative actions (CPAR) & nonconformance reporting and analysis (NCR)
• Assist in troubleshooting process/quality problems on the shop floor on existing and new products
• The position is normally day shift, however, shift coverage will be required from time to time to assist with product launch or training.
• Process audits on the shop floor to verify manufacturing compliance to process/procedure
• Monitor of new products during the PPAP and initial production runs
• Travel to customer site for a quality concern, product launch or to suppliers for supplier development audit activity up to 6-12 times per year.
• Conducting work with an eye towards continuous improvement of the product & process
• Other responsibilities as required

The ideal candidate:

Candidate MUST HAVE the following credentials / skills:

• Able to travel with no restrictions in any country (please note this on your application)
• Advanced skills in the following
  • Excel / VBA
  • Access
  • Data Analysis
• Advanced working knowledge of APQP process: Process Control Plans, PFMEA, Gauge Planning, and all levels of PPAP requirements.
• Advanced working knowledge of ISO-9001, IATF-16949 (automotive), and ISO-14001

Candidate should have the following credentials / skills:

• University Degree within Industrial or Mechanical Engineer (5 or more years of experience)
• Proficient using Microsoft Office for day-to-day work
• Attention to detail, ability to adapt to a changing environment, and handle multiple programs with various deliverables & deadlines
• Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with both management and production personnel
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Energetic, detail-oriented, and customer-focused
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Candidates with experience in thermoforming , injection molding and/or chrome plating considered an asset

Our working environment is fast-paced, results-oriented, and suited to those who thrive on change. Our projects are diverse, technically challenging, and innovative. Our people are intelligent, creative, and great to work with. We offer a competitive salary, and benefits package, life insurance, DPSP, and flexible working hours.

To learn more, please visit us at http://www.neoconinc.com/

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