Purpose/Summary Sr. Quality Engineer for ABC-QA supports Akebono customer APQP, PPAP, and on-going Quality Assurance maintenance activities related to Akebono product transfers. Additional duties include supporting the quality improvement and technical areas for the AKB manufacturing plants in North America. Essential Duties/Responsibilities        + Key member in PPAP process, transfer projects, and launch activity (cradle to grave). + Supports manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, R&D, purchasing and other related resources in quality improvement + Supports the development of planned activities to improve quality. (Develops action plan, assign responsibility and target dates with team) + Research all sources that have experience with Technology, Product, Process, & etc. that can aid in quality improvement or process development + Assists Quality Improvement Project Activity. (Document and track results of actions.) + Assists problem solving and verification of countermeasures with team + Leads internal/external meetings related to Quality improvement projects + Provides guidance, technical support, and analysis for improvement projects and processes + Supports team in all aspects of quality improvement projects and processes + Supports team in all aspects of quality improvement and VA/VE Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position) 4 year college degree in engineering or technical field. Minimum of 5 years in Quality Field, management or supervision position. Quality/statistical/problem solving training classes/seminars, Six Sigma, Shainin techniques. Familiarity with Automotive customer’s quality requirements and industry standards. Materials, Brake product knowledge/experience. Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities + Communications (written/verbal) skills + Use of office related software for office use + Blueprint reading, GD&T, basic understanding of metrology + Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry and PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, Manufacturing Process Experience + Organizational skills Supervisory Responsibilities             None Physical Demands/Environment + Infrequent handling of calipers and components.   Powered by JazzHR