AGC | Quality Engineer, Elizabethtown, KY

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Get to Know Us:

AGC Automotive Americas (AANA) is a leading supplier of automotive glazing for the OEM and aftermarket industries and is part of the AGC Group, the largest global glass supplier employing more than 50,000 worldwide in approximately 30 countries.

Culture:

Expectations are high and team successes are celebrated. We believe in the power of skilled, engaged, and united teamwork backed by open, honest communication. Integrity matters most and is essential for building trust with teammates and with customers.

Summary of Position:

Leads the completion of APQP deliverables to achieve program productivity, cost, and quality targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Leads cross-functional teams to complete APQP deliverables to achieve program targets within program timing with a primary responsibility for control plans
  • Assists, advises, troubleshoots, and expedites resolutions and implementations of corrective actions to drive quality, facilitate cost reduction and control, work simplifications, safety, associate relations, budgetary conformance or other department concerns
  • Follow OEM quality processes and submit required documentation / evidence to gain PPAP or other approvals
  • Creates, edits and maintains necessary documentation to maintain various company and outside certifications
  • Monitors and improves the efficiency, output, safety and quality of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting / analyzing data from other technical and operating personnel
  • Assists in strategic planning, training and development of all associates
  • Leads technical and operating personnel in a team environment to improve safety, efficiency, output and quality of manufacturing processes
  • Demonstrates leadership values in all aspect of responsibilities
  • Other duties or projects assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field required
  • 2 – 5 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment, automotive preferred
  • Knowledge and ability to utilize problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, PDCA, 8D, etc.
  • Moderate to advanced computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
  • Quality systems, TS / IATF 16949 / AIAG knowledge
  • Knowledge of OEM Supplier Portals and related processes
  • Knowledge of MMOG / BIQS / VDA / Q1 / etc.
  • Knowledge of D/PFMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and APQP processes
  • Previous experience in leading continuous improvement activities
  • Strong analytical and project management skills
  • Ability to develop and present solid solutions to team members, management and customers
  • Ability to work through and influence others
  • Ability to multi-task

 

What can AGC Offer You?

We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, structured bonus plan, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, 401k with Company match, free uniforms, safety boot reimbursement program, prescription safety glasses (frames and lenses) and opportunities for career advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer – To be considered, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without sponsorship.