Production Quality Engineer Entry

A perfect car is the product of the perfect process. Production at the BMW Group is highly automated and carried out using the most modern facilities. But it doesn’t run itself. To ensure that driving pleasure is built in from the beginning, means people working with passion and pride. Independently and as part of a motivated team, they perform extraordinary things every day and contribute to the fulfilling of automobile dreams. 

Description:

• Provides technical problem solving to production teams.
• Performs root cause analysis of complex quality problems utilizing tools such as 8D, Six Sigma, Projects, or SPC).
• Participates in driving continuous quality improvement activities for Plant manufacturing issues.
• Coordinates cross-functional quality improvement/issue resolution teams to address repetitive issues and quality improvement with a focus on preventative measures.
• Defines, implements, and validates effectiveness of inline controls and inspections.
• Drives internal department issues to closure using the Problem Management Process (PQM).
• Determines key process characteristics while developing and steering implementation of control mechanisms.
• Steers quality topics in daily Work Organization.
• Ensures relevant BMW standards & specifications are met to achieve quality product results.
• Leads investigations from product audits regarding defect landscape & indicator results.
• Reports status updates of open topics in Technology department meetings.
• Steers change management process for quality topics of respective area.
• Performs PFMEA (Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis) as needed to proactively evaluate a process with higher defect risk with delivery of risk assessment and countermeasures.
• Collaborates and supports quality planning for series production.
• Provides feedback to quality planning for new model production using lessons learned from series production.
• Ensures product evaluation for quality review and analyzes the results.
• Ensures quality systems are up to date, accurate, and comply with corporate & industry standards.
• Verifies that products meet quality requirements and communicates issues to the respective area.
• Conducts in-depth data analysis for the problem-solving process.
• Facilitates containments of non-conforming product.
• Participates in the handover of open issues from pre-series to series in the quality management process.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
•  Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred); OR AA/AS degree in a related technical field AND 2 years of structured problem-solving quality or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; OR The equivalent of 4 years of structured problem-solving quality or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of structured problem-solving quality or engineering experience or 6 months participation in an internship/co-op in a manufacturing environment.
• 6+ months of experience using root cause analysis and technical quality methods to solve complex process problems.
• 6+ months of experience with tools, fixtures, and parts (quality area preferred).
• Six Sigma Yellow belt (required within 2 years).
• 3+ years of MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access).
• 3+ years of communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• 1+ years of skills utilizing technical problem-solving tools, such as 5 whys, Fishbone analysis, 8D, and Control Charts.
• 1+ years knowledge of drawing specification and interpretation.
• 1+ years knowledge of hazard and risk register (preferred).
• 1+ years knowledge of quality measurement equipment and software (preferred).
• 1+ years knowledge of metrology and dimensional management tools (preferred).

BMW Manufacturing is a leader in innovations and excellence. Come be a part of the extraordinary, advanced manufacturing team where new technologies and ideas are constantly being discovered and implemented. BMW Manufacturing is proud to be located in Upstate, South Carolina at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect mix of exciting city life and the great outdoors, or simply a great environment in which to raise a family.

In addition to offering a stimulating work environment and a great place to live, BMW Associates have access to an exceptional range of benefits.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
- Retirement Income Account
- Life insurance
- BMW Associates Assistance Program
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company vehicle program

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.