Production Quality Engineer｜Fukuoka

Report To: Quality Manager
Division: Japan
Legal entity: Faurecia Japan K.K.
Function: Quality
Business Group: Seating
Location: Tagawa city, Fukuoka, Japan

Essential responsibilities and duties
Our Seating Division is looking for a Production Quality Engineer for its Kyushu Plant at Tagawa, Fukuoka.
As quality representative within production ensures product & process conformity in accordance with the　control plan and the right application of the quality principles (Quality Basics, respect of the IATF 16949 for
this scope, ...) and contribute to continuous improvement. The main missions of the role are:

• Define and update the inspection instructions according to the control plan (e.g. final inspection
  instructions, ok 1st part instruction,...).
• Approve the work instructions on the production lines and thus ensure that all necessary inspections are included, the necessary time is allocated in the standardized work sheets and that the related measuring equipment is available and meets requirements (MSA, R&R study, etc).
• Ensure the respect of the quality standards (based on Control Plan, PFMEA, Standardize Work,....).
• Participate actively to the Engineering Change Request deployment.
• Archive all quality records in accordance with the control plan (ok 1st part,....).
• Support the production supervisors in the implementation of the Quality Basics in Production (train, implement, track, alert in case of deviation...).
• Performs regular audits (covering all shifts) to ensure respect of the standard. o Active participation in the 8D and sustain the rigorous application of the mindset (QRCI).
• Update daily the quality indicators for the UAP and ensure that the quality indicators are well
  tracked by the GAP Leader for the lines.
• Drives continuous improvement in the UAP.
• In case of non-conformity, ensure deployment of containment actions: with respect of standard
  TQW and corrective actions.
• Authority to stop non-conforming product and production and immediate escalation to the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• English level: Business / TOEIC:600 at least
• Japanese level: Native

Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience

Skills and competencies:

• Quality foundation (MSA, capability study, R&R, SPC, Pareto data analysis, problem solving
  methodology, FMEA, Control Plan etc).
• Good analytical and proven team problem solving skills knowledge.
• Some knowledge of various Quality system methodologies: LEAN manufacturing,
• PPAP, etc.
• Continuous improvement attitude. o Good in written and verbal communication. Good level
  of English. Coach, develop and providing advise to supervisor, team leaders and team members.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to anticipate issues and provide solutions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong team player.
• Nice to have some knowledge of Customer standards and ISO 9001/ IATF 16949 requirements.
• Nice to have audit qualification (VDA 6.3, etc).