• Job Description

  Req#: 89333

  Now Hiring! Quality Engineer

  Southfield, MI

  The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!

  Where the chemistry happens…

  
  Our Automotive Coatings group employs 11,400 people operating in more than 70 sites worldwide. We are a global expert in the development, production, and marketing of coatings and solutions, including:

  • Innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings

  • Decorative paints

  • Applied surface treatments for metal, plastic, and glass substrates

  • Advanced solutions for sustainability, performance, and digitalization

  • New business solutions through our “Innovation Beyond Paint” program

  We are seeking a Quality Engineer on our team to evaluate opportunities for continuous improvement, reduce fixed costs in the coatings organization and more! Using six sigma you'll lead continuous improvement projects, cross functional teams, develop project scopes, and charters, and follow the DMAIC process toward the implementation and execution of strategies that drives sustainable problem resolution and enhances business performance. You will be leading, or participating in, efforts to address product quality critical issues, both internally and externally at BASF customers. You will also be responsible for leading quality audits, conducting statistical analyses and data interpretation critical to the business, and supporting NCM Management as part of the coatings organization’s Quality Governance program.

  You Create Chemistry By...

  • Leading project teams by providing direction in the support of achieving strategic business goals and targets.

  • Championing nonconformance management efforts toward problem resolution of systemic quality issues with both customer and financial impact, including root cause and corrective action identification.

  • Leading, managing, and supporting continuous improvement projects and LEAN deployment initiatives at the manufacturing site level.

  • Leading both internal manufacturing audits, and external supplier and toller audits to ensure conformance to the quality standards.

  • Supporting quality related activities critical to your role and performing critical data analyses. Analyzing and interpreting data regarding product performance on-line at customer sites as well as paint batch data within BASF manufacturing sites. Identifying trends with various paint properties and specifications will be key to understanding potential paint batch related issues toward root cause resolution.

  If you...

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree a plus, in either a business related or science related discipline.

  • 10+ years quality, manufacturing, or business experience in an industrial environment.

  • LEAN Master Certification, Six Sigma preferred.

  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time; mainly in North America.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and crisis management skills.

  • Excellent organization and project management skills.

  • Experience in Quality Systems and working knowledge of quality standards, such as ISO9001 and TS16949.

  • Formal training and experience with quality tools (i.e., MSA, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP) and experience with supplier development.

  • In-depth knowledge of computer systems, specifically Microsoft Office and SAP software’s.

  • Extensive knowledge of data and statistical analysis software, such as Minitab.

  Then...

  Click below to Belong@BASF!

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  At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

  • Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
  • Mentoring & Development Programs
  • Employee Discounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Matching Donations to your favorite cause
  • Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!

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  Equal Employment Opportunities

  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• About the company

  At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

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