Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to develop, launch, and produce products. Develop quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with specified requirements. Leads the APQP efforts for assigned customers and provides continued support once released to production.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages the APQP activities for assigned customers and completes all forms and paperwork related to quality. Support preliminary reviews, design reviews, and customer meetings.
Coordinate the completion and submission of PPAP packages in accordance with internal and external requirements.
Participate in the development and upkeep of PFMEAs.
Support on-site mold sampling approval process.
Develop any needed inspection plans, control plans, and process flow diagrams.
Responsible for reviewing customer requirements and incorporating them into the inspection plan.
Define measuring equipment and technique to support inspection plans, which may include the development of special gauges.
Define and implement any needed SPC requirements.
Support the generation of quality documentation (work instructions, standard-operating-procedures, etc.).
Responsible for supplier quality as it related to subcontractor services.
Possible involvement with customer and 3rd party audits.
For assigned customers, resolve customer quality issues using the 8-disciplines (8D) of problem solving.
Work with manufacturing and support personnel (e.g. tool rooms, automation, engineering, sales) to care for customer needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree in an engineering, plastics technology, or quality related discipline preferred.
Certified Quality Engineer is a plus.
Must be familiar with AIAG standards, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, and MSA.
Experience in an ISO-9001, MedAccred, and/or IATF 16949 quality environment.
Knowledge of the 8-disciplines (8D) of problem solving and related tools (i.e. PDCA, DMAIC).
Strong computer proficiency in office related applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing.
Proficient in blueprint reading and GD&T.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Knowledge in statistical methods.
Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer.
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Mold your Future with Hoffer Plastics!
Hoffer Plastics Corporation has been an industry leader in the custom plastic injection molding since 1953. Family owned and operated, we are known for our quality, diverse product base, and our innate attention to detail. Hoffer has manufactured globally for a broad range of customers including the retail packaging, consumer / industrial, automotive, medical, and appliance industries.
Great companies are only as good as the people they employ. Our employees’ dedication, loyalty, and ingenuity have been the foundation for Hoffer Plastic’s success. Our commitment to our core values: Family, Integrity, Service, and Trust – is the reason so many employees and their families have called Hoffer Plastics home. We continue that focus today and are always in search of those who have the passion, values, and skills to be part of our future.
