Quality Engineer (2nd Shift)

First Brands Group is the parent company of many of the automotive industry’s most recognizable OEM and Aftermarket brands. First Brands Group is a privately held organization and leader in automotive repair and maintenance products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with operations found around the globe, we are a team of professionals dedicated to building profitable, enduring growth among all our customers with an unrelenting drive to exceed customers’ expectations.

First Brands Group is hiring a QUALITY ENGINEER to work on site on our PETERSON SPRINGS plant, located in Maumee, OH.

The QUALITY ENGINEER will assist by:

Job objective:

Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness and compliance of Quality Control System.

Principal activities

Analyze data and determine factors to assist other functions in developing corrective action

Develop and maintain a defect prevention system

Communicate quality issues to management

Conduct internal audits for compliance to the quality management system (QMS)

Conduct product and manufacturing process audits

Assist Quality Manager in preparing and establishing procedures and work instructions for the improvement of the quality management system

Review new product specifications and changes to existing specifications, and advise as to plants ability to copy and review gages and masters for new products, and for specification changes prior to production

Upgrade and implement quality management system changes as required

Assist customers with returns, analyze customer complaints, and determine corrective action required to prevent reoccurrence

Visit customer plants to expedite resolution of quality problems

When applicable, provide corrective action report to the respective customer and management

Review quality systems and assure compliance (e.g. “P” charts, SPC, Control Plans, Calibration)

Study effectiveness of present inspection techniques and keep informed of new inspection techniques

Documentation management where required (e.g. PPAP, Non-conforming, 8D’s, Warranty)

Aid vendors to clarify specifications and resolve complaints

Assist training needs for supervision, inspectors, and operators as related to quality and SPC

Serve as a member of APP (APQP) Programs

Monitor customer scorecards

Monitor relevant customer specific requirements and ensure compliance

Preferred Requirements:

Authority to stop production or shipments when suspect parts are found and responsibility for quality of parts produced.

As relevant to the job, functional knowledge and utilization of Peterson Spring Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with the ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Standard

As a condition of employment, employee is expected to comply with our safety policies and procedures.

Employee must comply with the Company’s environmental policy and procedures and with all requirements of the environmental management system in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard.

Ability to work a full-time schedule.

Skills and Competencies

AIAG: SPC, MSA, APQP/CP, PPAP, FMEA

Structured 8-Step (8D) Problem Solving

Statistical Sampling Plans

Effective Communication, Organizational, and Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Ability to Multitask

High School Diploma / GED (Required)

BS Degree (Required)

5+ years’ experience (Preferred)