Since 1921,
Neapco has been a leading supplier of innovative driveline solutions to original equipment manufacturers and the global automotive industry. Neapco designs, manufactures, and distributes high quality, cost-effective OEM and aftermarket driveline products for automotive, light truck, heavy truck, off-road, off-highway, agriculture, and industrial applications. Recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business “Fast 50” in 2020 and Private 200 in 2021, and honored with multiple Supplier Quality Awards, Neapco’s agile, passionate, and diverse approach fuels a relentless focus on establishing, maintaining, and strengthening professional partnerships. As we move forward into our new century, Neapco continues our long tradition of quality and excellence by placing team members first, from safety and personal enrichment to professional development.Neapco is seeking a results-driven individual to join our team as a Corporate Quality Engineer.
This role will be responsible for external audit management, internal audit process, quality tool research, development and deployment, audit support of our manufacturing facilities around the globe, and sustainability initiative support. This position will report to the Director, Global Quality (AQP, Quality Systems & Auditing), and is based at our World Headquarters & Technology Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan (other Neapco locations will be considered). It is extremely important this team member be aligned with Neapco’s Core Values of Partnership, Passion, Agility, Teamwork, Integrity, and Diversity, along with Neapco’s Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility goals and objectives. Compensation dependent upon qualifications.
Job Description: Corporate Quality Engineer
Key Responsibilities,
Including, but not limited to:
- Partner with Neapco’s global divisions to identify, develop, improve, and maintain an efficient and effective quality management system (QMS)
- Implement global QMS standards, processes, and initiatives including supporting our manufacturing sites by auditing, performing root cause analysis and/or implementing corrective actions.
- Support process owners and all Neapco sites to comply with ISO9001, IATF 16949, VDA, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR’s)
- Perform gap assessments activities on applicable procedures/processes to ensure compliance with system requirements.
- Internal Auditor of Global QMS. Mentors and train internal auditors and assist in managing the program.
- Promotes risk-based thinking, may function as FMEA facilitator, critical review and analysis of product and process risks, and recommends when to take actions for risk reduction
- Monitoring and support of linkages among drawings, special characteristics, technical specifications, DFMEA, PFMEA, control plan, and other related documents as applicable
- Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
- Participate in team problem solving activities.
- May support global launch teams, as assigned by management, with APQP documentation, linkages, and adherence to customer specific requirements.
- Work on other projects and assignments as directed by Management, including Sustainability initiative efforts.
Required Skills
- Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering Experience, developing Management Systems at a Tier 1 OEM in the automotive, safety critical, aerospace, or medical industries.
- Thorough understanding of the automotive core tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC
- Audit experience/certifications in ISO, IATF, VDA, CQI, automotive core tools, and the process approach.
- Excellent problem-solving skills; strong practical applied understanding of statistics including process capability and gage/measurement system validation
- Must be a well-rounded Quality Professional with mastery on all quality tools (The Basic 7 and the 7-New Quality tools). A solid quality toolbox is a must.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, unsupervised, and within time constraints
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multicultural, global teams, and to influence positive outcomes and relationships in a matrix environment.
- HHExcellent collaborator, team-oriented, strong communication skills, integrity, pragmatic, with high emotional intelligence
- Must have excellent statistical and computer skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be capable of working independently and willing to accept responsibility.
- Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time, including international travel.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Quality or Engineering or equivalent.
- ASQ Certifications preferred.
- IATF16949:2016 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
Neapco recognizes that our team members are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them with a safe, drug-free workplace fostering respect and ethical treatment. Unlawful discrimination in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, ethnic/national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability, or any similar protected status is strictly prohibited.In return for their expertise and shared commitment to our goals, we offer our team members competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. www.neapco.com#LI-Hybrid
