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Yanfeng International Automotive Technology US I LLC Validation Engineer in Novi, Michigan
- Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for incoming and outgoing chemicals.
- Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes involving chemical analysis (emissions, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Fogging, Odor, SVOC, Ketones/aldehyde, Amines, etc.).
- Monitor and analyze data from system and component level tests.
- Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing hazardous materials.
- Evaluate performance of interior products to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepare estimate of testing and validation costs for all tests, including chemical and material level tests and track scope changes.
- Perform tests and monitor performance of products throughout stages of production to determine Quality, Reliability, and Durability (QRD).
- Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
- Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
- Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
- Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
- Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts and assess cost and responsibility.
- Support problem solving discussions such as A3, 8D to support laboratory and manufacturing processes.
- Design and plan layout of equipment.
- Perform DRBTR, Failure Analysis on products.
- Lead the team to assess the possibility of increasing internal testing capabilities to include analytical based chemical testing (TGA, GCMS, DSC, FTIR, EDS, etc.), and to understand technological deficiencies.
- Development of test plans in accordance with customer, federal, and/or YF specific requirements.
- Program coordination of test plans, including samples, fixtures, schedules, signoffs, witnessing tests, and sample reviews.
- Manage a test schedule using validation database, and/or customer specific format.
- Use of validation process protocols such as Issue Tracking and reporting, ED/DV/PV, DVP Structure, Naming Conventions, PV First Time Pass, Spec Updating Process, budget approval and monitoring.
- Serve as key contact person between product development team and test labs.
- Develop optimization plans for test samples using acceptable practices.
- Support internal and/or external customer meetings and reviews as required.
- Provide clear instructions on how a test should be setup and conducted.
- Recommend appropriate test sample sizes in accordance to test requirements.
- Review of data and reporting of all tests (including final disposition of results).
- Support product development team on pre/post-test sample reviews as required.
- Support product development team with assessment, recommendations, and/or analysis of results to resolve product non-conformances.
- Maintain program test requirement metrics including Production Validation "Right first time".
- Maintain safe, secure, and clean workplace by following 5S standards.
- Use validation database for test data and information. Support test report process by uploading files, loading test data and information, provide test summary and observations.
- Support test method development and/or continuous improvement projects as required.