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Quality Engineer

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: JUÁREZ, NUEVO LEÓN

Opportunity

BASIC FUNCTION

Performs precision measurement, quality analysis, product acceptance tests and other quality projects and duties commensurate with the goals and objectives of the SFO Quality System. Analyzes and takes corrective actions to improve processes and product yield in the SFO plant. To support all aspects of KQMS Tier I, II, III and IV achievement goals and objectives with resources necessary to complete all levels. The Supervisor is to ensure all areas they manage are implementing and sustaining all initiatives of KQMS safety standards. The individual needs to ensure that their areas of responsibility are always operating under the absolute safest working environment for its associates and their activities. Desirable, plating, electroplating, Aesthetics, PVD or similar process previous experience.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates manufacturing’s capability to produce within established specifications using various gages and measuring equipment. Performs SPC, process capability studies and conducts internal and external product failure analysis to determine problem resolutions. (8Ds, DMAIC, PDCA etc.)

Direct and coordinate product modifications to improve quality, meet customer requirements and to reduce inventory. Working specifically with Faucets and Showering NPD Engineers to ensure new product launch schedule is maintained.

Investigates and recommends methods to reduce or eliminate causes for non-conforming material as required by KQMS and KOS. Assists in the determination of gaging and testing frequencies, methods and location in production sequence. Develops new techniques for establishing optimum quality levels and customer satisfaction at economical costs.

Communicates and interacts effectively, both oral and written, with manufacturing personnel, first line supervisors, and all other levels of plant and division management, customers and vendors, as part of a team based organizations. Follow up corrective action.

Provide back up support for the maintenance of SFO’s ISO 9000 Certification Program at the SFO plant. Also provides support for auditing of documents, procedures and processes.

Acts as back up support for program administrator for the internal SFO Corrective Action Request system (CAR).

Support Quality Module audits, utilizing SAP to enter, release, and set up skip lots on products. Scrap modules and transactions.

Assist Production Engineering with Operation Certification process for SFO plant.

Train intern associates in all quality systems and aesthetics standard

Skills/Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

University degree in Engineering or other similar area. Chemical Engineer, Metallurgical Engineer or Biochemical Engineer desired.

Desirable, plating, electroplating, Aesthetics, PVD or similar process previous experience.

Previous experience as quality related position in metallurgical or automotive industry.

Demonstrated knowledge on PPAP (Control Plan and PFMEA mainly).

Good technical knowledge of principles relating to mechanics, plus complete working knowledge of the use of common gaging and precision measuring instruments, such as optical comparator, Vernier, micrometer, CMM, surface plate instruments, electronic gaging devices, and related equipment.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, statistical quality control techniques, and problem-solving actions and results.

Ability to prepare complete and effective reports, regarding special investigations and summaries of recorded data.

Proficient in the use of personal computers, common Office, Statistical Process Control, Database software.

A plus will be Power BI and Power app knowledge

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

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