Quality Engineer

JOB PURPOSE: Receives and inspects materials and products, such as incoming materials, automotive parts, gaskets, seals, stamp parts, springs and/or components, for conformance to specifications by performing the following duties. Assists Quality Manager in providing support to customers/suppliers and completes PPAP, Control Plans and Problem Solving. Responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of Quality Inspector/Technician direct reports.

Salary + Bonus
Full Benefits
Growth Opportunities

JOB TITLE: Quality Engineer

LOCATION: Russell Springs, KY – 5 days a week on-site

TARGET SALARY: $75-90k+ depending on experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examine material or product for surface defects
• Verifies specified dimensions of product or material.
• Rejects defective parts, and marks type of defect on part, container of parts, or inspection tag.
• Interprets engineering drawings, using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing diagrams and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical characteristics.
• Performs mechanical and analytical testing
• Operates any diagnostic equipment needed to perform job.
• Performs related duties as needed by supervisor.
• Familiar with ASTM Standards
• Performs calibrations on all gauges and measuring devices (including environmental)
• Responsible for receiving inspections and testing
• Strong mechanical inspections techniques required
• Ability and experience with optical comparator, coordinate measuring machine, and different gaging techniques.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating Document Control System (if assigned.)
• Knowledge of Statistical Techniques Line, SPC, Capability Studies, etc.
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
• Responsible for effectively communication information from customer scorecards to team
• Responsible for effectively communicating information concerning scorecards to suppliers
• Responsible for auditing suppliers to standards
• Responsible for completing supplier scorecards
• Must have working knowledge of the Core Tools used to support the Quality Management system, including but not limited to, problem solving, product launches, and continuous improvement activities.

• Ability to perform PPAP and PFMEA
• Maintains document control system (if assigned)
• Responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of Quality Inspector/Technician direct reports.
• Responsible for all supervisory responsibilities for direct reports (including timecards and disciplinary)
• May serve as the deputy for the Quality Manager as required and assigned for all Quality-related responsibilities

• Effectively perform any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary and appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, Competencies and Education

An experienced engineer with appropriate industry experience, preferably in the automotive manufacturing field. An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. An individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus. A well organized and self-directed individual and a team player. An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in (Science or Manufacturing Engineering) a related field preferred with two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents and data, and then effectively communicate this information to any level of the organization.