Senior Advanced Quality Engineer at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

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  Summary

  This position is responsible for product Launch Advance Quality Planning duties and applicable customer requirements. These responsibilities are typically assigned and executed for specific Launch programs. The position reports to the Advanced Quality Manager.

  Main Responsibilities

  
  


• Develop the Past Problem Roadmap for Launch program.


• Facilitate/participate in the Engineering development of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DMEA) documents for assigned Launch programs.


• Facilitate/participate in the Manufacturing development of Process Flows (PF) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documents for assigned Launch programs.


• Facilitate and assure development of Design and Process Control Plans. These shall be based on customer requirements, Characteristic Matrix and FMEAs.


• Facilitate and assure development of appropriate Measurement System Analysis (MSA) plan for the Launch. Identify appropriate statistical tools and techniques required for assessing process capability and verify all measuring devices are included on the Control Plan and PDFSS Scorecard.


• Ensure preparation and on-time delivery of new product Launch related Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages.


• Ensure that Launch related Customer, internal and supplier quality corrective actions (8D’s) meet the required timing, quality and format.


• Ensure initial capability studies are properly performed and documented for initial builds and product changes affecting special characteristics, and that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).


• Ensure compliance to all applicable quality Customer-specific systems and requirements.


• Ensure IMDS compliance, where applicable.


• Attend all System Simultaneous Development Team meetings and provide required quality documents per program timing.


• Facilitate/participate in Engineering Design Reviews of specifications and drawings related to the system and develop the Characteristic Matrix.


• Assist/support Supplier Quality Engineer, as needed, including supplier selection, kick-off meetings and process sign-off.


• Support DV/PV builds and verify that parts meet dimensional and functional requirements.


• Ensure the appropriate inspection plans and containment plans are developed for Launch.


• Lead Internal Audits, report audit findings and ensure timely close out of any required corrective actions.


• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering or a related technical field.


• Five (5) years of experience on quality related activities in a development and/or production environment.


• Experience in the automotive industry with an OEM’s and/or Supplier.


• Experience with ISO/ IATF /VDA Quality Systems is required. Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable.


• Experience in Advanced Quality Planning including strong proficiency with the AIAG/VDA Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plan, FMEAs, PPAPs, MSA and Statistical Process Control (SPC) standards.


• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers, particularly interior automotive related.