Quality Engineer (MAQ)
Objective
This position is responsible for ensuring the robustness and compliance of quality standards in machining processes at Nemak. The Quality Engineer plays a key role in early product launch phases, process validation, customer requirement interpretation, and quality system implementation. The role contributes directly to operational stability, customer satisfaction, and achievement of quality performance goals.
Main Responsibilities
- Actively participate in early phases of new product or program launches, ensuring quality requirements are met from design to mass production.
- Collaborate in product and process development, including design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, and validations.
- Serve as the direct quality contact for customers, handling requirements, audits, technical negotiations, and problem resolution.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action management using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
- Monitor key performance indicators such as PPM, scrap, complaints, FFT, internal rejection, audit compliance, cost of poor quality, among others.
- Ensure proper implementation of quality system requirements under standards such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or equivalents.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation, response, and closure of findings.
- Identify and propose continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives, contributing to operational efficiency and business profitability.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Logistics, and Suppliers to promote teamwork and ensure final product quality.
- Manage technical documentation and quality reports (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC), ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
Position Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Experience: 2–3 years in automotive quality, preferably in CNC machining.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Interpretation of technical drawings and GD&T.
- Use of Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
- Process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk).
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
- Structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
- Intermediate to advanced English (B2+), required for customer interaction and documentation.
- ERP systems (SAP preferred) and basic metrology knowledge.
- Availability for urgent support outside regular hours.
- Language: Advanced English.
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