Preventive Quality Engineer - Charleston, SC

EMAIL ALL RESUMES AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO LisaCherry@Spherion.com Opportunity with a large automotive parts manufacturing company for a Preventive Quality Engineer in Charleston, SCSUMMARY: Ensure all aspects of APQP process are appropriately, planned for, executed, monitored and reported.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned: Plans, performs and directs APQP tasks and ongoing product and process control activities. Prepares all necessary advanced quality planning documents and actively participates in quality planning activities including FMEA'S, Process Flow Diagrams, control plans, gage R&R studies, capability studies, and PPAP documentation. Monitors the part qualification and certification process and provides regular updates to the project team. Prepares all necessary documentation for customer initial sample submissions including APQP, customer specific documents, and any other required documentation. Reviews and approves supplier quality plans for future products. Works within a team environment as initiator and pursuer of team objectives. Communicates the status of all APQP activities to internal and external customers. Initiator of product improvements, cost reductions and product quality improvements. Responsible for multiple customer projects and tasks including keeping managers informed of critical issues and concerns. Responsible for identifying, communicating and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. Measures performance and customer satisfaction for assigned area. May be assigned as a "lead" team member.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering required. Specific education and training in Quality disciplines including QS9000, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DoE, and SPC Leadership/management experience. Minimum of three years experience in a Quality Engineering or Research & Development position in an automotive manufacturing environment. Experience in measurement techniques used in manufacturing environment.  Strong PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.). Full proficiency in fundamental quality engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. Understanding of advanced statistical concepts and design of experiments.  Highly proficient in print reading and interpretation of part requirements.  Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing experience desirable.  A background in one of the following manufacturing processes is a plus: sheet material fabrication, plastic injection molding, or aluminum die casting. Since 1946, Spherion has been helping talented individuals find rewarding job opportunities that drive excellence in their career. Through a network of 700 offices nationwide, we place 300,000 job seekers in fulfilling office professional, industrial and contact center positions every year. Put our career specialists to work for you!