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Krupp Bilstein of america, Inc Customer Quality Engineer in Hamilton, Ohio
Company thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology company employing around 100,000 people. Across 48 countries it generated sales of 38 billion in fiscal 2022/2023. Backed by extensive technological know-how, the businesses develop cost-effective and resource-friendly solutions to the challenges of the future, mainly in the fields of climate protection, the energy transition, digital transformation in the industry and mobility of the future. Under the thyssenkrupp umbrella brand the company creates long-term value with innovative products, technologies and services and contributes to a better life for future generations. Your responsibilities Summary: Is responsible for supporting Production and driving quality activities within the production facility through the use and knowledge of the ISO 9001, TS 16949 Quality Management Systems and other Quality Tools. This position ensures that quality problems are effectively addressed and that quality standards are being implemented and adhered to within the production facility. The Customer Quality Engineer enhances customer satisfaction through coordinating with the Engineering team in the correction/improvement of products and processes. Works in conjunction with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to drive continuous improvement to ensure quality objectives are met and ensure product/process conformity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same Interacts with customers to drive improvement activities and ensures product and processes meet or exceed customer expectations Leads customer zero mile complaint process and ensure effective root cause analysis and permanent corrective action implemented in a timely manner Manage Sort activities associated with customer complaints Lead Quality activities associated with Launch of new programs through phased gate process (PEP). Responsible for PPAP package submission to the customer and associated quality deliverables. Implement Safe Launch plans to prevent internal or customer complaints Monitor and Manage Customer Satisfaction via web portals for customer complaint management, scorecards, and change management. This includes working with our warranty lab to improve current and future products/processes Promote Quality excellence in Cross Functional Teams Holds quality investigations and researches resolutions for quality issues and eliminating problems from recurring Conduct a foQus, continuous improvement, or other key project annually Supports Engineering for qualification of new parts, processes and/or equipment through collection and data analysis Performs internal audits on product/processes to ensure compliance to specifications to promote customer satisfaction and zero ppm goal Participates in the analysis and disposition of non-conforming product as required Interfaces with customers to resolve quality issues and facilitates Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and development of work instructions for customer-specific requirements Provides training and support to employees on all quality concerns, customer complaints and application of quality methodologies Ensures compliance and safety of all activities within the organization standards and policies as well as customer specific requirements Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned Your profile Proven experience in customer interface roles and exposure to problem solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Red X, Six Sigma, etc) Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgement to develop potential solutions Solid familiarity w