Associate Quality Engineer

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.; Solon, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health saving account

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Pension Plan

Paid time off

Referral program

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Supply Technologies in Solon, OH, seeks a Quality Engineer to help ensure products and processes meet quality standards across supply and manufacturing operations. You will work with suppliers, production teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver reliable, compliant products and support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.

Key activities include leading root cause analyses, CAPA, and participation in APQP during new product launches; perform audits; manage quality data trends; and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline OR +5 years of related experience.
• APQP and AIAG Core Tools knowledge.
• Experience in the use of basic inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Problem solving using 8D and 5 why methodology.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality inspections and audits on incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure adherence to standards.
• Effectively communicating with customers, suppliers, and employees of Supply Technologies, whenever required to meet customer timing under the guidance of senior quality professionals.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions for quality issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Oversee product containment and rework process at customer and branch.
• Collaborates with suppliers to address non-conformances and improve quality performance.
• Maintains and updates quality documentation, including procedures, reports, and compliance records.
• Provide visible, active support for the ISO 9001, and the ISO 14001 Quality System, as applicable.
• Perform internal, customer and supplier audits
• Active participation in new product launches representing Quality as part of the APQP process, as required.
• Analyses quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and supports implementation of solutions.
• Works with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, engineering, supply chain) to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Participates in internal and external audits and supports regulatory and customer compliance requirements.

Skills

Quality assurance

APQP

AIAG Core Tools

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

5 Why methodology

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gage R&R software

Optical Comparator

Hardness Tester

Thread & Plug Gages

Job description

We are hiring! at Supply Technologies, a subsidiary of ParkOhio (NASDAQ:PKOH), specializes in supplier selection and management, planning, implementing, managing the physical flow of product for world-class international manufacturing companies, and servicing customers in the various markets.

Job Summary:

This role helps ensure that products and processes meet quality standards across supply and manufacturing operations. The position supports the delivery of reliable, compliant products by working closely with suppliers, production teams, and internal stakeholders. This role contributes to continuous improvement byidentifyingquality issues, supporting investigations, and implementing corrective actions. It plays a key part inmaintainingcustomer satisfaction and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Performs quality inspections and audits on incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure adherence to standards.
• Effectively communicating with customers, suppliers, and employees of Supply Technologies, wheneverrequiredto meet customer timingunder the guidance of senior quality professionals.
• Leadroot cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions for quality issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Oversee product containment and rework process at customer and branch.
• Collaborates with suppliers to address non-conformances and improve quality performance.
• Maintains and updates quality documentation, including procedures, reports, and compliance records.
• Provide visible, active support for the ISO9001, and the ISO 14001 Quality System, as applicable.
• Perform internal, customer and supplier audits
• Active participation in new product launches representing Quality as part of the APQP process, asrequired.
• Analyses quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and supports implementation of solutions.
• Works with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, engineering, supply chain) to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Participates in internal and external audits and supports regulatory and customer compliance requirements.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline OR +5 years of offsetting experience.
• APQP and AIAG Core Tools knowledge.
• Experience in the use of basic inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Problem solving using 8D and 5 why methodology.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

WE Value:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Automotive and/or Heavy Truck industry exposure.
• Ability to work under remote or offsite supervision.
• Worked under ISO 14001 and IATF-16949 management systems.
• Gage Calibration and Gage R&R software experience.
• Experience with Optical Comparator, Hardness Tester, Thread and Plug Gages.
• Exposure to lean & Six Sigma.
• Quality management system or supplier process/product audit experience

OUR Team Members:

Do The Right Thing and we will succeed:

We insist on honest and ethical behavior; We treat others respectfully; Our actions are underlined with high integrity; We partner with others who hold these same values.

Go One Better to achieve greatness:

We strive to do our best every day; We are curious and seek alternative viewpoints;We value innovation to deliver long-term success;We will not accept the status quo and tirelessly seek to improve.

Customer First balanced with Company results:

We serve our customers with a sense of urgency; We strive to anticipate our customer’s needs; We work with our customers to ensure we are providing them the best solutions they value; We help to deliver the long-term success of our company.

WE DO what we say:

We seek clarity and understanding; We follow through on our commitments; We respectfully challenge and collaborate to achieve mutual success; Once we agree, we move forward and make no excuses.

Together we win:

We respect and value each other’s thoughts and opinions; We make the time to develop meaningful relationships; We seek new opportunities to continuously learn: We never miss an opportunity to bring out the best in others.

Make a career at SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES:

Career Development: Success starts from within, and we will help you chart your path from which you can enhance your career evolution.

Supply Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type:

Full-time

• Medical insurance
• Health saving account
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension Plan
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance

Work Location:

On Site - Solon, OH

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