Job Description

Overview

Under the general direction of the Quality Leader, this position is accountable for coordinating the design/process compatibility of existing parts and products and working with Supplier Quality Engineers and Product Engineering to, with purchasing, determine the capability of existing and new suppliers.

The ideal candidate is a Quality Engineer with experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, particularly those involving progressive transfer press, machining, welding, or metal fabrication. They are skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T, and comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers. Above all, they thrive when solving complex quality challenges in fast-paced production settings.

Responsibilities

• Effective structured problem solving as needed and supports the training/developing of structured problem solving.
• Using Control Plans and PFMEA to maintain process control and risk mitigation
• Understands/Uses process and machine capability studies necessary to identify opportunities in current and future process requirements.
• Responsible for tracking resolutions of supplier quality/productivity problems.
• Procurement of inspection/test equipment required in the production areas assigned.
• Supervises quality process control and audit personnel assigned.
• Maintains quality documentation at test and audit to engineering specifications.
• Support the effort of new design introduction within processes to meet engineering specifications.
• Manages effective execution of action items, “who’s going to do what” by “when”, on KPI boards to ensure goals are met.
• Drives an “Everyone Owns Quality” mentality by engaging and empowering employees in problem-solving at the source

Qualifications

Education:

• AS degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing discipline required
• BS degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing discipline desired

Knowledge & Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in quality assurance and/or control preferred.
• Experience with Quality Tools such as: Capability studies, Process Mapping, FMEA, Control Charts, and higher-level Six Sigma methodology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a project team environment is beneficial.

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, and minimal lifting.